Chapter 11: Political Development In 20th Century Ireland Flashcards
What was the act of union?
An act passed in 1801 stating that Ireland was a part of the United Kingdom and controlled by the government in Westminster, there were 105 Irish MPs in Westminster
Nationalist
The majority of Catholics were nationalists. They wanted home-rule.they were represented by the home-rule party the leader was John Redmond they had 80 MPs in Westminster
Home rule
This meant having a parliament in Dublin for local affairs. Dublin would be in charge of health and education. Westminster would be in charge of trade and foreign affairs
Republicans
These were a small minority of nationalists. They wanted a republic and Ireland fully independent
Irish Republican brotherhood – IRB
Days were in secret society of extreme nationalists they wanted independence and they would use violence. By 1910 they had little support and there was no hope of a rebellion
Unionists
Most Protestants were unionist they were a small minority in the country except in north-east Ulster they didn’t want home rule . They were led by Edward Carson And James Craig
Home Rule, Rome Rule
Your nest believed that they would be discriminated against in catholic majority government
ITGWU
Irish transport and General workers union, fought for better wages and working conditions
Who set up the IGTWU?
Jim Larkin
Who were the employers Ledbury and what did they say?
The employers were led by William Martin Murphy. They gave the workers an ultimatum, leave the union or lose their jobs
What does the workers do after they were given an ultimatum?
They went on strike
What did the employers do when the workers went on strike?
They look at the workers out of work for five months
What Organization was later set up and by who?
James Connolly set up the Irish citizen Army to defend workers
What happened after five months?
The workers left the union and went back to work
What was the act of union?
An act passed in 1801 stating that Ireland was a part of the United Kingdom and controlled by the government in Westminster, there were 105 Irish MPs in Westminster
Nationalist
The majority of Catholics were nationalists. They wanted home-rule.they were represented by the home-rule party the leader was John Redmond they had 80 MPs in Westminster
Home rule
This meant having a parliament in Dublin for local affairs. Dublin would be in charge of health and education. Westminster would be in charge of trade and foreign affairs
Republicans
These were a small minority of nationalists. They wanted a republic and Ireland fully independent
Irish Republican brotherhood – IRB
Days were in secret society of extreme nationalists they wanted independence and they would use violence. By 1910 they had little support and there was no hope of a rebellion
Unionists
Most Protestants were unionist they were a small minority in the country except in north-east Ulster they didn’t want home rule . They were led by Edward Carson And James Craig
Home Rule, Rome Rule
Your nest believed that they would be discriminated against in catholic majority government
ITGWU
Irish transport and General workers union, fought for better wages and working conditions
Who set up the IGTWU?
Jim Larkin
Who were the employers Ledbury and what did they say?
The employers were led by William Martin Murphy. They gave the workers an ultimatum, leave the union or lose their jobs
What does the workers do after they were given an ultimatum?
They went on strike
What did the employers do when the workers went on strike?
They look at the workers out of work for five months
What Organization was later set up and by who?
James Connolly set up the Irish citizen Army to defend workers
What happened after five months of strike?
The workers left the union and went back to work
Who were the cultural nationalists?
A group who wanted a government in Ireland based on the fact that it’s culture was completely different to England’s
Describe the GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association )
Set up in 1884 by Michael Cusack in Thurles, to increase numbers playing football, draw up rules and organise competitions
Explain the Gaelic league
Set up in 1893 by Eoin mc Neill and Douglas Hyde to stop the decline in the Irish Language . Set up Claidheamh Solais (Irish newspaper), teachers and encouraged Irish dance and music
During the home rule crisis in 1912 to 1914 who were the two major parties in Westminster from Ireland? Explain them briefly
Liberal party:Led by Herberth Asquith (prime minister in 1910) House of Commons.
House of Lords, mostly Conservatives, Tories, led by Andrew Bonar Law. Support unionists, against home rule.
What happened with the budget during the home rule crisis
Liberals wanted to race tax on the rich, vetoed by the house of lords
What happened with the general Election during the home rule crisis
It was called by Askwith, neither party gets clear majority, liberals get support from home rule party, and in return flight for home-rule