The Treaty
Articles of agreement for The Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921, often just referred to as 'the Treaty', were signed on December 6th 1921 in London. The articles were signed by representatives of the British government and representatives, led by Arthur Griffith, of the breakaway Irish Republic.
To mark the occasion of the centenary of the signing, Scoilnet has assembled some teaching and learning resources that have been shared by teachers in relation to the event. The resources tie in with the specifications for History at Junior and Senior Cycle.
This listing is a selection chosen by the in-house team in Scoilnet. Our database of almost 22,000 teaching resources contains many more open resources relating to this period of history - use the search to find details.
The Irish Newspaper Archive is a must check out for anyone interested in the period. Access is unrestricted within schools and can also be read by teachers who have a Scoilnet Account.
Exploring the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921
Some general information on the Treaty and negotiations.
National Museum of Ireland: The Truce and the Anglo-Irish Treaty negotiations
https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Collect...the-Anglo-Irish-Treaty-negotiations Added: 19 Nov 2021 Contributor: Anne-Marie Ryan Resource type: Primary SourceOnline exhibition of photographs and artefacts from the collection of the National Museum of Ireland relating to the Truce and the negotiation of the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1921.
View full descriptionThe Treaty Negotiations
http://www.theirishstory.com/2011/1...rish-treaty-is-signed/#.UO6lbeR0C8A Added: 10 Jan 2013 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Secondary SourceA good overview of the Treaty Negotiations from the website The Irish Story - useful material for the Case Study.
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- History
Strand: Later Modern Ireland
Strand unit: 3 Sovereignty 1912-1949
Academics talk about the treaty and the preceding negotiations
Historians Patrick Geoghegan of Trinity College and Diarmuid Ferriter of University College Dublin talk about the negotiations and the actual Treaty that emerged.
The Anglo Irish Treaty Talks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXAoRWZvjDA&t=5s Added: 12 Feb 2021 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Audio / VideoA 15 minute talk by Trinity College historian Dr Patrick Geoghegan on the events surrounding the negotiations for what became the Anglo Irish Treaty. Looks at the reasons why the phrase 'republic' was not included in negotiations as well as the non-appearance of DeValera at the talks and the character of Lloyd George which was crucial in determining the direction of the Treaty. The question of Ulster and partition is also discussed.
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- JC
- History
Strand: 2. The History of Ireland
Strand unit: 4. Nationalism & Unionism (1911 - 1923)
Suggestions for use: Give to students to listen to in their own time or use as part of a flipped classroom exercise.
Key Skills: Managing Information and Thinking
- SC
- History
Strand: Later Modern Ireland
Strand unit: 3 Sovereignty 1912-1949
Suggestions for use: Give to students to listen to in their own time or use as part of a flipped classroom exercise.
Diarmaid Ferriter discusses the Anglo Irish Treaty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jcgMaXt2Y8 Added: 12 Feb 2021 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Audio / VideoUCD historian Professor Diarmaid Ferriter discusses the Treaty with Dr Irial Glynn. This is part of a UCD History Hub talk and looks in some detail at the Treaty which marked the end to the War of Independence and the start of partition on the island of Ireland. Duration 33 mins.
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- SC
- History
Strand: Later Modern Ireland
Strand unit: 3 Sovereignty 1912-1949
Suggestions for use: Use either as a homework assignment or give to students as part of a flipped classroom approach. This is quite detailed and explores most aspects of The Treaty that students will need to understand.
The treaty in the classroom
Some resources to help teach about the Treaty created by active History teachers.
The Anglo-Irish Treaty PPT
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/36690/36492.pptx Added: 05 Jul 2021 Contributor: Karen Brady Resource type: Guide/notes / Audio / Video / PresentationPPT to guide teacher and student through the Anglo-Irish Treaty and its controversaries. Activities and questions embedded. Use in conjunction with Anglo-Irish Treaty Worksheet. PPT can be shared with students as notes.
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- SC
- History
Strand: Later Modern Ireland
Strand unit: 3 Sovereignty 1912-1949
Suggestions for use: To study and analyse the Anglo-Irish Treaty. Pair/Groupwork activities. Class discussion.
Terms of the Treaty activity worksheet
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/37300/37102.pdf Added: 19 Nov 2021 Contributor: Anne-Marie Ryan Resource type: WorksheetWorksheet containing activities based on the terms of the Anglo-Irish Treaty. Students examine the terms of the Treaty and rank them in order of most controversial and least controversial. They justify their rankings in small groups and examine the text of the oath of allegiance.
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- JC
- History
Strand: 2. The History of Ireland
Strand unit: 4. Nationalism & Unionism (1911 - 1923)
Suggestions for use: Can be used by students studying the Anglo-Irish Treaty as a key event in the history of nationalism and unionism, 1911-1923. Contains individual and group work activities.
The Anglo-Irish Treaty Worksheet
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/36689/36491.pdf Added: 05 Jul 2021 Contributor: Karen Brady Resource type: Case Study / Guide/notes / Secondary Source / WorksheetA worksheet to help students study and analyse the Anglo-Irish treaty negotiations and how the negotiations and outcome caused controversary.
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- SC
- History
Strand: Later Modern Ireland
Strand unit: 3 Sovereignty 1912-1949
Suggestions for use: Use in conjunction with Anglo-Irish Treaty PPT.
Pair/Groupwork. Class discussions.
Anglo-Irish Treaty debates: primary source activity
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/37260/37062.pdf Added: 28 Oct 2021 Contributor: Anne-Marie Ryan Resource type: Primary SourceDocument based question for Leaving Cert. students studying the topic 'The Pursuit of Sovereignty and the Impact of Partition'. Contains an extract from a speech during the Treaty debates by Limerick TD Kate O'Callaghan with accompanying questions.
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- SC
- History
Strand: Later Modern Ireland
Strand unit: 3 Sovereignty 1912-1949
Suggestions for use: Could be set as an in class or homework activity for LC history students studying the Anglo-Irish Treaty debates as part of the 'Sovereignty and Partition' topic.
Document based question, Terms of the Anglo-Irish Treaty 1921
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/37303/37105.pdf Added: 20 Nov 2021 Contributor: Anne-Marie Ryan Resource type: Primary Source / WorksheetDocument based question for Leaving Cert. students based on the terms of the Anglo-Irish Treaty, 1921. Students are required to compare proposed terms of the Treaty put forward by the Irish delegation with the final agreed terms of the Anglo-Irish Treaty, 1921.
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- SC
- History
Strand: Later Modern Ireland
Strand unit: 3 Sovereignty 1912-1949
Suggestions for use: Aimed at students studying the case study topic The Treaty Negotiations, Oct - Dec 1921. It would be better if students had some prior knowledge of the terms of the Treaty and the Treaty negotiations before attempting this document based question.
PDST Support material for teachers
Teaching history that has a contentious edge can be difficult. These PDST documents should help frame the context and inspire approaches in the classroom.
Teaching the Period 1919-1923 in Irish History
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/25712/25448.pdf Added: 30 Jan 2018 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Guide/notes / Lesson PlanPDST-written in-service training document to support teachers teaching potentially emotive or controversial topics for the period 1919-1923. To advance the critical thinking of students it uses an enquiry-focused approach as well as a multi-perspective approach and also suggests 'critical skills' exercises in group discussions and judgment-forming.
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- SC
- History
Strand: Later Modern Ireland
Strand unit: 3 Sovereignty 1912-1949
Suggestions for use: This is an essential reference document for any teacher teaching LC Irish History. Contains very practical questions to kick-start an enquiry led approach.
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Strand: History
Treaty Negotiations - PDST Materials
http://www.pdst.ie/sites/default/fi...ions%20booklet%20FINAL%204-4-12.pdf Added: 29 Aug 2013 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: ReferenceFifty page PDF with support material for teachers on the Anglo Irish Treaty covering the period October to December 1921. Includes a contextual overview, glossary, timeline, biographical notes on delegates, and enquiry questions.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- SC
- History
Strand: Later Modern Ireland
Strand unit: 3 Sovereignty 1912-1949
Suggestions for use: Primarily for use by teachers preparing class. Some of the notes could be printed for use by students.
