Near the beginning of this conflict, the Special Powers Act was passed, which increased the powers given to the B-Specials.  Controversy arose over the requirement that the nation be considered a "free state" instead of a republic, which angered the Republicans and led to the resignation of Eamon de Valera, and shortly thereafter it began when Rory O'Connor occupied the Four Courts.  For ten point
Near the beginning of this conflict, the Special Powers Act was passed, which increased the powers given to the B-Specials.  Controversy arose over the requirement that the nation be considered a "free state" instead of a republic, which angered the Republicans and led to the resignation of Eamon de Valera, and shortly thereafter it began when Rory O'Connor occupied the Four Courts.  For ten points, identify this conflict which followed a 1921 treaty with Great Britain and died as little popular support existed for the anti- treaty faction of the IRA.
Near the beginning of this conflict, the Special Powers Act was passed, which increased the powers given to the B-Specials.  