The Larne Gun Running of 1914 (Junior Cert History): Flashcards
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When was the Larne gun-running?
When was the Larne gun-running?
April 24, 1914
How many rifles landed at Larne?
How many rifles landed at Larne?
25,000 rifles
How much ammunition landed at Larne?
How much ammunition landed at Larne?
3 million rounds
What was the purpose of Ulster Volunteers?
What was the purpose of Ulster Volunteers?
Paramilitary force to resist Home Rule
Cause of Larne gun-running
Cause of Larne gun-running
Response to Third Home Rule Bill
Larne arms landing locations
Larne arms landing locations
Larne, Bangor, Donaghadee in County Antrim
Source country for Larne arms
Source country for Larne arms
Germany
British Army response to Larne operation
British Army response to Larne operation
Ordered to stand down and not interfere
When was Third Home Rule Bill proposed?
When was Third Home Rule Bill proposed?
1912
Ulster Unionists' main fear about Home Rule
Ulster Unionists' main fear about Home Rule
Catholic domination
Long-term result of Unionist resistance
Long-term result of Unionist resistance
Eventual partition of Ireland
Larne gun-running's historical significance
Larne gun-running's historical significance
Pivotal moment in Irish history