After a debate on the terms of the agreement Lloyd George informed the Irish delegation that if it was not signed Britain would invade Ireland within to weeks and impose a settlement.

Who ruled Ireland at the time? I believe that it was Britain so can you explain exactly how Britain could invade itself? Could you explain why it would want to considering that the whole object of the exercise was to get shot of Ireland? I mean the conversation is ridiculous:

"By God if you don't accept independence from us we will invade you!!!"

To accomplish WHAT FFS!!!"

I mean you would have to be a complete and utter moron to swallow that line of reasoning.