Gladstone, Parnell and Home Rule

Question 1

1882 October

Answer 1

Formation of the National League

Question 2

1885 June

Answer 2

Parnell supported Conservatives: Gladstone resigned

Conservatives in power under Lord Salisbury

Question 3

1885 November

Answer 3

General election: Irish Party won 86 seats and held balance of power

Question 4

1885 December

Answer 4

Herbert Gladstone flew the Hawarden Kite

Question 5

1886 January

Answer 5

Parnell supported Liberals: Gladstone formed his third ministry

Question 6

1886 April

Answer 6

First Home Rule Bill introduced, defeated in the Commons

Question 7

1889 December

Answer 7

Captain O’Shea sued for divorce, citing Parnell as co-respondent.

Question 8

1890 November

Answer 8

Divorce granted, Gladstone opposed Parnell as Irish leader.

Question 9

1890 December

Answer 9

Irish Party split over leadership

Question 10

1891 Ocotber

Answer 10

Death of Parnell

Question 11

1892 July

Answer 11

General election: Gladstone formed 4th ministry with Irish support

Question 12

1893 September

Answer 12

Second Irish Home Rule Bill passed by Commons, but rejected by lords.