Political developments in Ireland - Rising and War 1919-21 Flashcards
What was the act of union?
The act of union meant that Ireland was part of the UK
Who was the leader of the Home Rule Party?
John Redmond
Why didn’t Unionists want home rule?
- thought catholic majority would discriminate against them in government.
- thought Dublin parliament would be bad for trading/business
Who were the leaders of the unionist party?
James Craig and Edward Carson
What trade union did Jim Larkin set up?
ITGWU
What is Anglicisation?
Spreading of English culture
Who set up the GAA?
Michael Cusack
Who set up the Gaelic League?
Eoin MacNeill and Douglas Hyde
Explain socialism
A social system that promotes equality among citizens through sharing land and industries
Explain home rule
Idea that Ireland would have their own parliament to govern the countries internal affairs
What was the IRB
Were extreme nationalists who wanted a republic and to gain independence by violent means
Explain cultural nationalism
Stressed the difference between Ireland and Britain and felt we should have our own parliament because of different culture
What happened after Jim Larkin called workers out in strike
Employers started the lockout which lasted five months and eventually workers were forced to go back to work
In what ways did anglicisation take place
More people speaking English
Playing English games
What were the aims of the GAA
increase amount of people playing hurling/Gaelic, make rules for these games
Organise competitions
How did the Gaelic league promote Irish
Irish newspaper
Training timiri who taught Irish
Encouraging Irish dance and music
Explain veto
The right of the House of Lords to reject bills passed by the House of Commons
Name the two parties in Westminster
The liberal party
Conservatives( against home rule and dominated House of Lords)
Explain the parliament act and how the home rule bill was passed
The parliament act ended the veto of the House of Lords and meant they could reject a bill twice but must pass it on a third time. The home rule bill would become law despite opposition in the House of Lords
What was the solemn league and convenant
This was signed by the unionist leaders to say they would prevent home rule by any means necessary
Who was and what did roger casement do
He went to Germany to source support and guns for Irish rebellion
The ship called the Aud was captured by British army during transport
Who were the national and Irish volunteers and their leaders
National volunteers led by Redmond (fought for British in WW1)
Irish volunteers led by MacNeill( Stayed behind in Ireland to ensure home rule)
Why did MacNeill call off fighting
Discovered the castle document which stated that the government were going to arrest the leaders of the Irish volunteers was forged.
Discovered Aud had been captured
Name the seven leaders and members of the military council
Thomas J. Clarke P. H Pearse Eamonn Ceannt Séan McDermott Thomas MacDonagh James Connolly Joseph Plunkett