12. Unionism Flashcards
What did Protestants in Ulster fear?
‘Rome rule’
What group was formed as a result of Ulster’s fear?
Ulster Unionist Party
When was the UUP established?
1886
Who was the leader of the UUP?
Edward Carson
Who supported the UUP?
The Orange Order
How many bills did UUP defeat in 1893?
2, but feared 3th bill passing by Liberal Party
What did Carson arrange after fear of 3rd bill passing?
Ulster Covenant
When did the Ulster Covenant take place?
1912
What did they do at the Ulster Covenant?
Created a document that declared its signatories’ opposition to home rule
How many signing did the Ulster Covenant get?
450,000 signings
What did the large number of signing show?
It reflected the extent of opposition to the proposed legislation
What was the Ulster Covenant’s intention?
Hoped to dissuade parliament from considering the bill by declaring the mind of the Ulster population.
What was formed in 1913?
Ulster Volunteer Force
How many members did the Ulster Volunteer Force have?
90,000
What was the paramilitary?
Paramilitary was set up to prevent home rule bill rather than demand it like the IV
