Why Do The Irish Volunteers Split In 1914 And The Impact Of The WW1 Flashcards
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Who were the Irish Volunteers?
They were a nationalist militia formed in 1913 to defend Home Rule and counter the UVF.
Why did John Redmond encourage Nationalists to join WWI?
He hoped that by supporting Britain, Ireland would be rewarded with Home Rule after the war.
Why did the Irish Volunteers split in 1914?
Most followed Redmond and joined the British Army. A minority opposed this and stayed focused on Irish independence.
What were the two sides of the Irish Volunteer split?
The National Volunteers (pro-British war effort) and the Irish Volunteers (anti-war, pro-independence).
Why did Unionists also support the British war effort?
They wanted to show loyalty to Britain and hoped it would end the threat of Home Rule.
What impact did WWI have on political divisions in Ireland?
It deepened the divide: moderates supported the war, while radicals began planning rebellion.
Why did many Irish people support Britain at the start of the war?
They hoped it would help secure political rewards like Home Rule.
How did the war delay Home Rule?
The government suspended the law until after the war, to avoid internal conflict.
How did the war give extremists the opportunity to plan rebellion?
Britain was distracted, giving the IRB and Irish Volunteers a chance to plan the Easter Rising.
