WHY DID THE INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENT SUCCEED?
Key discussion question: Were the methods sought to gain independence a failure?
Activity 1: preparing for a debate
Prepare for a formal debate on the key discussion question above, you should use the textbook for developing understanding of the main events, personalities and methods during the period 1911 to 1921 and it would be a good idea to watch all or some of the documentaries below:
Below are the episodes from the excellent Robert kee documentary that are relevant to the period 1911 to 1921 (aNGLO-IRISH PARTITION)
Episode 7: Ulster Will Fight! 1911-1916
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Episode 8: Easter Rising 1916-1918
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Episode 9: Terror 1918-21
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