Government of Ireland Act: Yee side

Question 1

The government

Answer 1

• Maintained Coalition; “The Lloyd George Ministry”, the successor to the War time coalition of Libs and Cons
• Satisfied both sides
• Sidelined the Ulster Question by removing responsibility for the NI Parliament
• Favoured by Americans, showed willingness to grant Irish self determination
• Simplified efforts to agree a truce; Ulster exclusion was “fait accompli”

Question 2

Ulster Unionists

Answer 2

• Best guarantee for security by placing it in their own hands, but some would have preferred direct rule under partition
• Protection from future Liberal government who might try to unify
• 6 County crucial for security; Population majority and parliamentary majority

Question 3

Craig’s opinion on county option

Answer 3

-Craig said they might have been “outbred” by Catholics in 9 counties