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Anglo-Irish Treaty

December 6, 1921 · London

Treaty that created the Irish Free State as a dominion, with Northern Ireland able to opt out. The split over it led to the Irish Civil War.

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Key people

David Lloyd George signatory, British prime minister Éamon de Valera participant, Rejected the treaty, which led to the Irish Civil War Arthur Griffith signatory, Led the Irish delegation Michael Collins (Irish leader) signatory, Irish delegate who signed the treaty

Participants

Before and after

Ended
Irish War of Independence January 21, 1919 – July 11, 1921
Led to
Irish Civil War June 28, 1922 – May 24, 1923

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