Parnell's role in Home Rule Flashcards
What was Parnell the leader of
Irish Parliamentary Party
How many seats did the IPP win the 1880 election
61 seats
What was Parnell labelled as
The unofficial King of Ireland
How did being imprisoned in Kilmainha jail help him
It increased his popularity
What about Parnell was a benefit to him in parliament
He was protestant
Gladstone quote on Parnell’s heritage
“advantage at birth’
What did Parnell introduce into the Irish National League in 1884
The Pledge
What was the Pledge
All MPs were bound to vote together
Significance of 1885 election
Held balance of power
How seats did he win in the 1885 election
86
What did Parnell change the Land League to in 1882
Irish Nationalist League
What did the Irish National League’s goal
Home Rule
What did the Land League focus on until Parnell reorganised it
Nationalisation of land
Who was involved in the Land League
Michael Davitt
How did the reorganisation of the Irish National League help the cause for Home Rule
It took a political approach instead of direct action like the Land League