Migrants, to, from, and within Britain Flashcards
1
Q
When did Ireland join Great Britain?
A
1801.
2
Q
When did the Irish migrate to Britain?
A
During the mid-1800s.
3
Q
Why did the Irish migrate?
A
They migrated due to the Great Famine.
4
Q
When happened the Great Famine and what happened?
A
During 1845 5o 1852, the potatoes in Irish farms became infected by a fungal disease, killing the potato crops and creating a potato famine.
5
Q
How many Irish people migrated to Britain?
A
Half a million.
6
Q
What did the Irish do in Britain?
A
They found work at the docks and railways - they were known as the ‘navvies’.
7
Q
What were the two popular Irish views in Britain and what did they consist of?
A
- ‘Home Rule’, which was the belief that Ireland should have more freedom within the UK.
- ‘Republic’, which wanted an independent Irish Republic.
8
Q
Who were the Fenians?
A
- They wanted Irish independence
- They used violent methods to fight for Irish independence.
- They were seen as terrorists by the British and caused distrust in the Irish.
9
Q
When did the Southern states of Ireland gain their independence from Britain?
A
1922.
- It is now known as the Republic of Ireland.
