# History of Ireland & the UK: From Conflict to Peace
> Explore the historical journey of Ireland and the UK, from the War of Independence and The Troubles to the Good Friday Agreement and reconciliation.

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## Ireland & the UK in the 20th Century: A History of Reconciliation

## The Irish War of Independence
* Conflict between Irish nationalists (IRA) and British forces.
* Over 1,500 deaths reported between 1920 and mid-1921.
* Truce reached on July 11, 1921, leading to peace talks in London.

## The Anglo-Irish Treaty & Partition (1921)
* Signed December 6, 1921.
* Created the **Irish Free State** (26 counties) as a Dominion with an oath to the Crown.
* **Northern Ireland** (6 counties) remained part of the UK.

## The Road to Full Independence (1937–1949)
* **1937**: New Constitution adopted, renaming the state 'Éire'.
* **1949**: Republic of Ireland Act formally severed ties with the British Commonwealth.

## The Troubles (1960s – 1990s)
* Originated from civil rights protests against discrimination.
* Escalated into paramilitary violence and British Army deployment.
* **Bloody Sunday (Jan 30, 1972)**: British soldiers fired on unarmed protesters, intensifying the conflict.

## Toward Peace: 1985 & 1998 Agreements
* **Anglo-Irish Agreement (1985)**: Established formal cooperation between the two governments.
* **Good Friday Agreement (1998)**: Established power-sharing, identity choice, and a peaceful path for Northern Ireland's future.

## Timeline Summary
* **1919**: War of Independence
* **1921**: Treaty & Partition
* **1949**: Formal Republic declared
* **1969**: The Troubles begin
* **1972**: Bloody Sunday
* **1998**: Good Friday Agreement
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