Gladstone and Irish Reform 1868-82 Flashcards
1
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1858
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Fenians founded by James Stephens in Dublin.
2
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1867
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Fenian outrages in Ireland and England
3
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1868 December
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Liberal victory at general election: Gladstone formed his first ministry
4
Q
1869
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Irish Church Act
5
Q
1870
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Gladstone’s first Irish Land Act
6
Q
1873 March
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Defeat of Irish Universities Bill
7
Q
1873 Novemebr
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Home Rule League founded by Isaac Butt
8
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1874
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Conservative victory at general election: 60 Home Rulers elected
9
Q
1877
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Obstructionism in the House of Commons
10
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1879
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Foundation of Irish National Land League
11
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1880 April
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Liberal victory at general election: Gladstone’s second ministry
12
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1880 May
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Parnell elected leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party
13
Q
1881 March
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Coercion Act
14
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1881 August
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Gladstone’s second Irish Land Act
15
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1881 October
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Parnell arrested, Land League outlawed
