Bk 4: Rise of SF Flashcards
The aftermath of the Rising and the rise of SF (14 cards)
When was Sinn Fein founded and by who?
In 1905 by Arthur Griffith
What was the initial reaction to the Rising and why did it change?
It was originally condemned but after the harsh way the British authorities dealt with it the attitudes changed
Who was one of the only Rising leaders to survive?
Eamon de Valera
Why was the British gov’s imposition of martial law (military rule) an error?
It undermined the IPP yet again and grew anti-British feeling due to the brutality of the executions and dealing with the Rising
What did deputy leader of the IPP John Dillon say?
“You are washing away our life’s work in a sea of blood” discussing the brutality
What did the British dub the Rising?
a “Sinn Fein Rebellion”
Where were many innocent people & SF activists sent and what did it do?
Frongoch camp in Wales, radicalising these people as they were influenced by the radicals sent.
What were the rebellion leaders transformed into?
They were transformed into martyrs
When were the Lloyd George Negotiations?
Between May & July 1916
What were the Lloyd George Negotiations?
Attempting to reach a settlement regarding HR although they failed due to the pressure of Unionist opposition, facilitating the rise of SF and the fall of the IPP
When was the Irish Convention?
July 1917 at Trinity College
When did Lloyd George become PM?
December 1916
What was the Irish Convention?
Another Lloyd George initiative to solve the Irish question. SF boycotted. It failed and led to SF being the only winners.
When was the Conscription Crisis?
April 1918
