Charles Stewart Parnell - The Uncrowned King of Ireland (Junior Cert History): Quizzes
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In which century was Parnell the leading Irish politician?
In which century was Parnell the leading Irish politician?
Late 19th century
What was Parnell's religious background?
What was Parnell's religious background?
Anglo-Irish Protestant
What tactic did Parnell use to force MPs to address the Irish Question?
What tactic did Parnell use to force MPs to address the Irish Question?
Parliamentary obstruction
What did the Land League demand?
What did the Land League demand?
Fairer rents & peasant land ownership
In what year did Parnell become leader of the Home Rule Party?
In what year did Parnell become leader of the Home Rule Party?
1880
Where was Parnell imprisoned during the Land War?
Where was Parnell imprisoned during the Land War?
Kilmainham Gaol
What did Gladstone pass under the Kilmainham Treaty?
What did Gladstone pass under the Kilmainham Treaty?
The Land Act
What was significant about the 1885 British general election for Parnell?
What was significant about the 1885 British general election for Parnell?
Home Rule Party held balance of power
Why did Parnell choose to support the Liberals in 1885?
Why did Parnell choose to support the Liberals in 1885?
Gladstone promised a Home Rule Bill
What was the title of the forged letters published by The Times?
What was the title of the forged letters published by The Times?
Parnellism and Crime
What key support did Parnell lose after the O'Shea divorce scandal?
What key support did Parnell lose after the O'Shea divorce scandal?
Gladstone's support
Where was Parnell buried?
Where was Parnell buried?
Glasnevin Cemetery