Revolution and the Birth of Modern Ireland · 1912 to 1923

The War of Independence

Examining the guerrilla warfare tactics and the political struggle for a republic.

Key Questions

  1. 1How did the use of flying columns change the nature of the conflict?
  2. 2What evidence supports the effectiveness of the boycott strategy?
  3. 3How did the conflict affect the lives of ordinary civilians?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Politics, Conflict and SocietyNCCA: Primary - Local Studies
Class/Year: 6th Class
Subject: Voices of the Past: Exploring Change and Continuity
Unit: Revolution and the Birth of Modern Ireland
Period: 1912 to 1923

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