The 1918 British elections result in a landslide for the Sinn Fein party, who proceed to declare Ireland an independent republic. This action begins a three-year period of violence between Irish Volunteers fighting for freedom and British ...See moreThe 1918 British elections result in a landslide for the Sinn Fein party, who proceed to declare Ireland an independent republic. This action begins a three-year period of violence between Irish Volunteers fighting for freedom and British forces intent on crushing the nationwide rebellion.
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