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	Leaflet published by the Irish Republican movement, Sinn Fein, in 1917 (Catalogue ref: CO 904/161)



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	1 Study this source carefully. Ask yourself whether the source supports or contradicts the view that:

	The British left as soon as the people wanted them to The British left because of the actions of important individuals The British were forced out by peaceful political protests The British were forced out by armed resistance The British wanted to leave because the area was causing them problems The British left because they felt the country was ready to rule itself democratically 2 If you were an admirer of the British empire, explain whether you would be able to use this source to support your viewpoint. 3 If you were a critic of the British empire, explain whether you would be able to use this source to support your viewpoint. 4 What does this source suggest about the organisation of Sinn Fein?


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