Home Rule Flashcards
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What was Home Rule?
Home Rule was a proposed law that would give Ireland its own parliament to manage domestic affairs, while remaining part of the UK.
Why did Nationalists support Home Rule?
They wanted Irish self-government and saw it as a peaceful way to gain more control over Irish affairs.
What was the religious divide between Unionists and Nationalists?
Unionists were mainly Protestant and wanted to stay under British rule; Nationalists were mostly Catholic and wanted more independence.
What does the phrase ‘Home Rule = Rome Rule’ mean?
Unionists feared that a Nationalist-led government would be dominated by the Catholic Church and the Pope.
What economic reasons did Unionists give for opposing Home Rule?
They didn’t want to lose profitable trade with Britain, which was vital for Northern industries.
What were the main differences between Unionists and Nationalists?
Unionists supported the Union with Britain and were mainly Protestant. Nationalists wanted Irish self-rule and were mainly Catholic.
What is the difference between a Loyalist and a Republican?
A Loyalist is an extreme Unionist, often in groups like the UVF. A Republican is an extreme Nationalist, often linked to groups like the IRA.
Why was Home Rule such a controversial issue in Ireland?
It highlighted deep religious, cultural, and political divisions between Unionists in the North and Nationalists in the South.
Why did unionists oppose home rule?
They feared control by the Catholic Church (“Home Rule = Rome Rule”), liked economic ties with Britain, felt culturally British, and believed the South couldn’t run an industrial country.
