Michael Collins and Irish History

When was Michael Collins born?

• October 16, 1890

• January 21, 1919

• April 24, 1916

• December 14, 1918

What organization did Michael Collins join in London that helped him meet other Irish nationalists?

• Irish Volunteers

• Irish Republican Brotherhood

• Gaelic Athletic Association

• Sinn Féin

What was the name of the rebellion against British rule in Ireland that Michael Collins participated in?

• The Great Famine

• The War of Independence

• The Easter Rising

• The Civil War

What was the name of the Irish Parliament established by Sinn Féin in Dublin?

• Westminster

• Liberty Hall

• Dáil Éireann

• The General Post Office

What was the nickname given to the temporary constables recruited into the Royal Irish Constabulary in 1920?

• The Green Berets

• The Red Coats

• The Black and Tans

• The Blue Helmets

What tactics did the IRA use in rural areas against the Crown forces?

• Large-scale open battles

• Ambushes, assassinations, and sabotage

• Peaceful protests and boycotts

• Naval blockades and air raids

What was a major consequence of the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921?

• Ireland became a fully unified and independent republic.

• It led to a split within Sinn Féin and the Irish people.

• The British government gained full control over all of Ireland.

• All Irish political parties united in agreement.

What was the name of the armored car in Michael Collins's convoy?

• The Green Dragon

• The Iron Horse

• Sliabh na mBan

• The Black Beast

Why did the anti-Treaty IRA decide to set up an ambush at Béal na Bláth?

• They wanted to capture Michael Collins.

• They thought Collins's convoy might return that way.

• They were trying to recover anti-Treaty funds.

• They were meeting their own officers there.

What happened to Michael Collins during the ambush at Béal na Bláth?

• He was captured by the anti-Treaty IRA.

• He was injured but survived.

• He was shot and killed.

• He escaped unharmed.