A Long and Illustrious History
In which year was Ireland partitioned into Northern Ireland and the Irish Free State?
A1801
B1922 ✓
C1916
D1949
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is 1922.
In 1922 Ireland became two countries: the six mainly Protestant counties in the north remained in the UK as Northern Ireland, and the rest became the Irish Free State.
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