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15,000 years ago, Ireland was covered all over with thick ice glaciers. When these glaciers moved, it stripped the soil leaving limestone pavement.
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British laws sparked Irish Sovereignty, but they were overturned. In 1922, Irish Free State was created in British Empire. In 1948, Ireland became independent country while some Protestant states remained. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SwQo42MOJ8
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During this time, Ireland's population was only 3 million. Many were living in towns, villages, or the countryside. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpnGzUbhDdA
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The economic war between Britain and Ireland depressed Ireland economy. The irish government promoted self-sufficiency to head towards industrialization. http://www.localhistories.org/irehist.html
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By 1943, all Ireland homes had electricity because the government created a hydro-electricity scheme. They also helped the unemployed with road-building,
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In 1937, a new constitution was created. 'Irish Free State' became just Ireland. Ireland was making more moves to keep their country more neutral in future wars.
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The Second World War began. Ireland declared to preserve their neutrality, and proposed two bills to support it. https://www.historyireland.com/20th-century-contemporary-history/behind-the-green-curtain-irelands-phoney-neutrality-during-world-war-ii/
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Europe's 3rd largest island, Ireland is known for its beautiful lush green fields, that it's also been named Emerald Isle.
