Parnell 2 - Land League, becoming leader and confronting Gladstone (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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In what year was the Land League founded?
In what year was the Land League founded?
1879
What were the main aims of the Land League?
What were the main aims of the Land League?
Fair rents, eviction protection, ownership
What was Michael Davitt's background before co-founding the Land League?
What was Michael Davitt's background before co-founding the Land League?
Former Fenian
How did the term 'boycott' originate?
How did the term 'boycott' originate?
Named after Captain Boycott, a landlord
What period did the Land War cover?
What period did the Land War cover?
1879-1882
What did the Land Act of 1881 grant to tenants?
What did the Land Act of 1881 grant to tenants?
Fair rents and security of tenure
When did Parnell join the Home Rule League?
When did Parnell join the Home Rule League?
1875
What parliamentary tactic was Parnell known for using?
What parliamentary tactic was Parnell known for using?
Obstructionism
In what year did Parnell become leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party?
In what year did Parnell become leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party?
1880
Where was Parnell imprisoned in 1881?
Where was Parnell imprisoned in 1881?
Kilmainham Gaol
When was the Kilmainham Treaty agreed?
When was the Kilmainham Treaty agreed?
1882
When did Gladstone introduce the first Home Rule Bill?
When did Gladstone introduce the first Home Rule Bill?
1886