Ulster Crisis: Prelude

Question 1

Liberal Split

Answer 1

• Split from 1886
• Conservative dominance since
• Liberal Unionists joined the Conservatives, forming links with Conservatism and Unionism

Question 2

1910

Answer 2

John Redmond reunited the IPP split caused from the fall of Parnell from 1891

Question 3

Ulster Campaign against HR

Answer 3

• Under way during Parliament Act circulation- HR NOT YET DRAFTED
• Carson, leader from 1910; “New style of Unionism”
• “Militant constitutionalism”
• Ulster concentrated campaign, interest revival in Orange Order

Question 4

Craigavon House Demonstration

Answer 4

• Sept, 1911
• 50,000
• “We must become responsible for the government of the government of Ulster if HR passes”
• Two days later, 400 UC delegates swore allegiance to Carson