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the ‘Easter Rising’ in Ireland
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the right to vote is extended to women
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greatest expansion of The British Empire
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partition of Ireland
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Ireland became independent
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the right to vote is extended again -> all adults can now vote
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Ireland becomes a republic
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European Coal and steel Community was formed
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coronation of Elizabeth II
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The British and French army failed stopping the Egyptian government form taking over the Suez canal
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The Clean Air Act is the first law of widespread application to attempt to control pollution.
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The island of Cyprus, who was an old British colony, was invaded by Turkey
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Britain joins the European Economic Community
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Britain handed Hong Kong back to China