History Essays - Sovereignty & The Impact of Partition (7 H1 Sample Essays)

Prescribed for 2025.
The topic “Sovereignty & The Impact of Partition” is an extremely popular topic with Leaving Cert History students. 

This document includes:
- Exam Structure & H1 Advice
- Guide to Answering Essays
- H1 Essays on the following questions:
"During the period 1912-1921, what attempts were made to obtain self-government for Ireland and to what extent were they successful?"

"During the period 1912 - 1920, which factors contributed most to the partition of Ireland?"

"How did the threat and use of physical force affect Ireland during the period, 1912-1923?"

"What was the military and political significance of one or more of the following: the 1916 Rising, the War of Independence, the Civil War?"

"To what extent was the Anglo-Irish Treaty, 1921, responsible for the Irish Civil War?"

"How did one or more of the following contribute to tensions in Ireland: The Home Rule Bills, 1912-1914; World War I; the 1918 Election?"

"What were the circumstances that led to the decline of the Home Rule Party and to the rise of Sinn Féin during the years 1914–1918?"