1921 Agreement

The 1921 Agreement was a series of treaties between the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the newly established Irish Free State. It outlined the political relationship, granting Ireland limited independence while remaining part of the British Commonwealth. The agreement recognized the Irish Free State as a self-governing dominion with its own parliament but retained constitutional ties to Britain. It also included provisions for Northern Ireland to opt out of the Free State, which it did. This agreement marked a significant step toward Irish independence, though it also led to ongoing divisions that affected Irish and UK relations.