What Happened In Ireland From 1918-1922

The foundation of the Irish Free State from 1918-1922 occurred during the same period where many other European countries were trying to gain freedom. Whilst Ireland was had different ways of gaining independence, the country’s course was similar to other countries fights for freedom. The Irish State had their own reasons for wanting their independence, however these reasons mimicked many other countries during the period, both in and out of the British Empire. The events that happened in Ireland were similar to those happening over the world, but they were unique in the Irish perspective. In order to show how what was occurring in Ireland, similar to the rest of Europe. We must first look at what exactly was happening in Ireland. Between the years 1918-1922 the Irish were fighting in a war for independence. This came
There were many ways which nationalism was seen in Ireland. Sinn Fein directed propaganda to an international audience in order to gain support and sympathy for the Irish cause. This caused the ‘Nationalist letter to President Wilson’ to be written in June of 1918. The letter pleaded for America to help Ireland in their fight for independence against the British, a fight that the Americans fought not long ago. The reasoning behind writing the letter to Wilson was due to the Wilsonian movement. The Wilsonian moment had an impounding impact on Ireland’s fight for freedom, as well as several other countries similar journeys. In 1919 during the Paris Peace Conference, Woodrow Wilson brought about his 14 points. What the Irish were particularly focused on in those 14 points was the right to self-determination. Wilson’s 14 points shaped the post-war society that was happening during the time. This brought about the collapse of empires as well as the rise of anti-colonial movements. This was the first time that a major power spoke against colonization.