Challenges and crises-Irish home rule Flashcards
Why was Home Rule acutely important from 1910?
The Liberals relied on the support of Irish Nationalists in Parliament, who wanted home rule.
How did Ulster Unionists respond to the Third Home Rule Bill?
Ulster unionists opposed the bill, but it was passed after delay of 2 years. They signed the Ulster covenant in their own blood, and they organised the Volunteer force. They also smuggled on 30000 rifles to Ireland.
Who supported the Ulster Unionists?
Conservatives and in the Curragh mutiny British officers refused to fight the Ulster Unionists.
How did the Irish Nationalists respond to the threat of armed action by Ulster Unionists?
They also smuggled in rifles to Ireland and organised the Irish volunteers.
What happened to prevent civil war in 1914?
WW1
