Movie on Michael Collins

Write 2-3 paragraphs on the following questions that relate to the movie Michael Collins which you watched in class.

1. What does the film portray about nationalist movements in Europe? What role did nationalists, like Michael Collins, have in the creation of new governments?

2. What does the film portray about Britain's rule over Ireland? Would you consider Ireland a colony?

The movie begins with the Easter Rebellion of 1916. Read the Proclamation of the Irish Republic which was published by those in the rebellion to answer the last question http://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/mod/1916proc.jpg

3. What does the Proclamation show about the nationalists and their motives in Ireland? How does this document compare to the sentiments shown throughout the film?