Agricultural Credit Corporation.
Anglicisation
The spreading of English culture, i.e. language, games and customs.
Blood sacrifice
Pearse hoped that his death would inspire the Irish to fight for independence.
British Commonwealth
An association of countries consisting of the UK and its colonies.
By-election
When an MP dies an election is held to replace him.
Coalition
A government formed with more than one political party.
Celtic Tiger
The period of rapid economic growth in Ireland that began in the 1990s.
Conscription
Men over 18 years old would have to join the British army.
Constitution
The rules by which a country is governed.
Convoys
Warships protecting cargo ships against German U-boats.
Dáil
The parliament set up in Dublin by Sinn Féin TDs who refused to take their seats in Westminster.
Direct rule
Northern Ireland was ruled directly from Westminster.
Discrimination
Being treated unfairly.
Dominion
A self-governing state within the British Commonwealth and owing allegiance to the Crown.
