Connolly and Larkin & Their Contributions (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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In what year did James Connolly co-found the Irish Socialist Republican Party?
In what year did James Connolly co-found the Irish Socialist Republican Party?
1896
What did the ISRP aim to combine in its political approach?
What did the ISRP aim to combine in its political approach?
Independence & workers' rights
During which years did James Connolly live in the United States?
During which years did James Connolly live in the United States?
1903-1910
Which union did Connolly become an organiser for when he returned to Ireland in 1910?
Which union did Connolly become an organiser for when he returned to Ireland in 1910?
ITGWU
What was the Irish Citizen Army established to do?
What was the Irish Citizen Army established to do?
Protect striking workers
Which socialist newspaper did James Connolly edit?
Which socialist newspaper did James Connolly edit?
The Workers' Republic
What position did Connolly hold during the Easter Rising of 1916?
What position did Connolly hold during the Easter Rising of 1916?
Leader of the ICA
In which year did James Larkin found the ITGWU?
In which year did James Larkin found the ITGWU?
1909
How many workers participated in the 1913 Dublin Lockout?
How many workers participated in the 1913 Dublin Lockout?
Around 20,000
How long did the 1913 Dublin Lockout last?
How long did the 1913 Dublin Lockout last?
Over seven months
Which political party did James Larkin help establish in 1912?
Which political party did James Larkin help establish in 1912?
Irish Labour Party
What was Larkin's concept for uniting workers called?
What was Larkin's concept for uniting workers called?
One Big Union
In what year did James Larkin return to Ireland from the United States?
In what year did James Larkin return to Ireland from the United States?
1923
Which union did the ITGWU merge with in 1990?
Which union did the ITGWU merge with in 1990?
FWUI
What effect did Connolly's execution have on his status?
What effect did Connolly's execution have on his status?
Made him a martyr