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Practice questionLife in the UK Test
In which year did Ireland become two countries, with six northern counties remaining part of the UK?
Correct answer
1922
Why
After a war of independence, a peace treaty was signed in 1921 and in 1922 Ireland became two countries. The south became the Irish Free State and later, in 1949, a republic. The north remained part of the UK as Northern Ireland.
Answer choices
- A1801
- B1916
- C1922
- D1949