Sinn féin Flashcards
When was it set up?
1905
Why did he set it up?
Griffith wanted more independence than Home Rule would give
What did he want Irish MPs to do?
Withdraw from Westminster and set up a government in Dublin
Home Rule 1917
What was it
It was no longer seen as enough
How did the party grow stronger?
With the release of interns
What were its aims
Set up a republic completely independent form Britain
Set up a parliament in Dublin called the Dáil, independent of Westminster
Why was support for Sinn Féin boosted?
British were planning to introduce conscription into Ireland-all Irish parties were against it but Sinn Féin got the credit when the plan was dropped
British arrested leaders such as de Valera and Griffith
Sinn Féin won four by-elections
Who set it up?
Arthur Griffith
