Parnell 5 - The Irish National League and Parnell's Growing Power (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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When did Parnell found the Irish National League?
When did Parnell found the Irish National League?
October 1882
What was the primary aim of the Irish National League?
What was the primary aim of the Irish National League?
Home Rule
How many members made up the National League's central council?
How many members made up the National League's central council?
48 members
How many central council members were selected by county conventions?
How many central council members were selected by county conventions?
32 members
How many branches did the National League have in Ireland by 1885?
How many branches did the National League have in Ireland by 1885?
Over 1,200 branches
How much did the National League raise in its third year?
How much did the National League raise in its third year?
£50,000
How large was the Irish electorate after the 1884 Reform Act?
How large was the Irish electorate after the 1884 Reform Act?
Over 700,000
What did candidates pledge for the 1885 election?
What did candidates pledge for the 1885 election?
To sit, act, and vote with the party
How much debt had Parnell's Avondale estate accumulated?
How much debt had Parnell's Avondale estate accumulated?
About £18,000
Who organised the Parnell Tribute fund in 1883?
Who organised the Parnell Tribute fund in 1883?
National League members
How did Michael Davitt describe the National League's foundation?
How did Michael Davitt describe the National League's foundation?
A masterstroke in political strategy
Who proposed the Central Board Scheme in 1885?
Who proposed the Central Board Scheme in 1885?
Joseph Chamberlain
Who represented Parnell in negotiations with Chamberlain?
Who represented Parnell in negotiations with Chamberlain?
Captain O'Shea
What did the Ashbourne Land Act of 1885 allow?
What did the Ashbourne Land Act of 1885 allow?
Tenant farmers to buy their holdings
When did Church leaders allow Parnell's party to represent their interests?
When did Church leaders allow Parnell's party to represent their interests?
End of 1884