13. Nationalism Flashcards
How did nationalism develop after the death of Parnell?
More assertive nationalism
What party was developed in 1905?
Sinn Fein
Who was Sinn Fein led by?
Griffith
What were Sinn Fein’s intentions?
To be independent of British rule but shared the monarch
What tactics did Sinn Fein use?
Removed all Irish MPs from Westminster and relocate them to a new Irish parliament (not legal)
Who were most of Sinn Fein’s audience members?
Separatism attracted younger nationalists who were frustrated by failures of IPP
What is the Easter Rising?
Due to postponing HRB, it was agreed a rising should take place before WW1 ended
How did the nationalists take advantage of WW1?
Got help from Germany and Britain was vulnerable
What year did the Easter Rising take place in?
1916
What was the planning for the Easter Rising like?
Preparation was not so smooth and British govt listening in radio communications
How many people were involved in the Easter Rising?
1000 armed volunteers, 200 Irish citizens and 200 Irish citizen Army
How many people were injured/killed during the rising?
64 rebels, 132 British and 200 civilians killed
What resulted from the rising?
Was short lived but had many long lasting consequences, the British executed the Irish leaders which therefore alienated the Irish even more
