Ireland Flashcards
(13 cards)
Who led the Irish nationalist movement advocating for home rule?
The Irish parliament party under John Redmond
The movement sought self-government for Ireland within the United Kingdom.
What significant legislation was introduced by the British government in 1912 regarding Ireland?
The third home rule bill
This bill aimed to establish self-government for Ireland.
What was the outcome of the third home rule bill in the House of Commons?
It passed but faced opposition in the House of Lords
The Lords eventually backed down due to the Parliament Act limiting their power.
What major concern delayed the implementation of the third home rule bill?
Threat of resistance from Ulster
Many in Northern Ireland opposed home rule due to fears of Catholic dominance.
What provision did the third home rule bill include regarding Ulster?
Temporary exclusion of Ulster from home rule
This was to address concerns of the Protestant majority in Northern Ireland.
What was the Ulster Covenant?
A volunteer group
It was needed as reliance on the House of Lords to veto the bill was no longer viable.
What was the Curragh mutiny of 1914?
British Army officers threatened to resign over enforcing home rule in Ulster
This highlighted the divisions within the British Army regarding the issue.
Who organized the Irish Volunteers in response to the Ulster Volunteer Force?
Irish nationalists
The Irish Volunteers were also armed and opposed the Ulster Volunteer Force.
What event prevented the signing of the home rule bill?
Outbreak of WW1
The war shifted focus away from the home rule debate.
What was the Easter Uprising of April 1916?
An armed rebellion against British home rule by Irish republicans
Insurgents declared an independent Irish republic.
How did the British government respond to the Easter Uprising?
Harshly, suppressing the rebellion and executing its leaders
This brutality turned many Irish against British rule.
What party gained popularity after the Easter Uprising?
Sinn Fein
The party advocated for full Irish independence, contrasting with moderate home rule.
What was the outcome of the 1918 general election for Sinn Fein?
They won 73 of 105 Irish seats in the British parliament
This victory marked a shift to more radical demands for independence.
