Parnell & IPP Flashcards
When did Parnell take over the Home Rule party/ Irish Parliamentary Party from Isaac Butt ?
1879
When did Parnell win the County Meath by-election ?
1875
Why was Parnell such a good leader for the IPP ?
- Popular
- Inspirational
- Got support from Catholic church even though he was Protestant
- Well attended rallies
- Support from Fenians
What was Parnell’s nickname ?
“The chief”
What act in 1884 allowed poorer Irish tenant farmers to vote?
Representation of the People act
How many more voters were there in Ireland as a result of the 1884 act ?
700k compared to 200k before
What was so good about getting support from the Feniains?
They were revolutionary and it got the issue of Home Rule more noticed and it put Gladstone in a position that he ahead to do something about it
When did Parnell get support from the Catholic church ?
1884/5
How many seats did the IPP win in 1885 ? and why was it significant?
86 - they were now power brokers
When was the Captain O’Shea divorce incident?
1890
What was the significance of the Captain O’Shea divorce incident for the Liberals And Gladstone ?
Parnell’s image was ruined, a bad image to have for a political party and other Liberals wanted him to step down as leader for the benefit of Ireland. 45 MP’s of 73 rose against him and the party split into two federations till 1900.
Which two Liberals lead the rebellion against Parnell ?
Justin Mcarthy and Tim Healy
How did the “Plan of Campaign” damage Parnell’s reputation ?
He was meant to be a respectable constitutional nationalist but this associated him with violence and troubles
When did Parnell die ?
1891
Who lead Parnell’s side of the split after his death?
John Redmond
