Ireland: differing attitudes to the Home Rule crisis, 1912–1914 (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Flashcards
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What did the Irish Act of Union 1800 establish?
What did the Irish Act of Union 1800 establish?
Created the UK Parliament with Irish representation.
What methods did Irish Nationalists use against British rule?
What methods did Irish Nationalists use against British rule?
They employed protests, lobbying, and armed resistance.
What was the role of the Ulster Volunteer Force?
What was the role of the Ulster Volunteer Force?
They resisted the implementation of the Home Rule Act.
What did the Home Rule bill of 1912 propose?
What did the Home Rule bill of 1912 propose?
An Irish Parliament in Dublin to oversee internal affairs.
What triggered the Home Rule crisis?
What triggered the Home Rule crisis?
The introduction of the Third Home Rule bill in 1912.
What was one impact of WWI on Irish nationalism?
What was one impact of WWI on Irish nationalism?
Increased calls for Irish independence post-war.
What was the goal of the Easter Rising, 1916?
What was the goal of the Easter Rising, 1916?
To establish an independent Irish Republic.
What was Britain’s response to the Easter Rising?
What was Britain’s response to the Easter Rising?
Heavy-handed, with martial law and executions.
Who was the prominent leader of Sinn Fein after 1916?
Who was the prominent leader of Sinn Fein after 1916?
Éamon de Valera was a key leader of Sinn Fein.
What was the recruitment status of the UVF by 1914?
What was the recruitment status of the UVF by 1914?
UVF had over 40,000 members and substantial weaponry.