Causes of the Easter Rising: "Carsonism" Flashcards
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What does Laffan have to say about Carsonism
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-He identifies the formation of the UVF in 1913, succession of Unionist threats as instrumental in “rekindling the Fenian Flame”.
2
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What do Boyce and Jackson say about Carsonism?
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-They agree with Laffan’s analysis
3
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What does Pearse say about Carsonism?
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“I am glad for the Orangemen as it is a goodly thing to see arms in Irish hands” -Pearse in November 1913
4
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What does MacNeil say on the subject?
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In his article “The North Began” he suggests that Carsonism is a good thing for Nationalists to mimick, and that Home Rule is a “cheque always post-dated”
5
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Why would MacNeil believe in Carsonism
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-The threat of violence by Carson appeared to achieve results better than Redmondnite Constitutionalism.
