Gladstone and Irish Reform 1868-82

Question 1

When were the Conservatives back in power after Gladstone’s first ministry?

Answer 1

1874-80

Question 2

When was Gladstone’s second ministry?

Answer 2

1880-5

Question 3

What was the Land War, 1879-82?

Answer 3

Davitt threw himself into a struggle in County Mayo against the landlords. In opposition to evictions and in favour of land reform

Question 4

Why was the Land War started?

Answer 4

Davitt wanted to place the land question at the centre of Irish politics, because he believed this would force the government to yield to Irish demands.

Question 5

What was the coercion act 1881?

Answer 5

Temporarily suspended Habeas Corpus so that those people suspected of committing an offence could be detained without trail

Question 6

What was the second Land Act 1881?

Answer 6

Offered the 3 F’s: fair rents, fixity of tenure and free sale

Question 7

What was the Kilmainham Treaty 1882?

Answer 7

The government agreed to release Parnell and relax Coercion Act and also amend the Land Act.