the british police force was nicknamed the black and tans

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Soon after World War I ended, the Irish problem became explosive.

In 1919, the Irish leaders declared Ireland independent.

Bitter fighting followed between the Irish rebels and a special British police force.

The British police force was nicknamed the Black and Tans because of their khaki uniforms and black helmets.

Both sides committed a lot of atrocities till George V pleaded for an end to hostilities.

A settlement was reached in 1921 in which southern Ireland agreed to become a British dominion.

The new dominion was called the Irish Free State.

Northern Ireland continued to remain a part of the United Kingdom, which was 'United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland'.