The Rise And Impact of Nationalism and Unionism in Ireland 1911-23 Flashcards
What were Nationalists?
Nationalists wanted change in how Ireland was ruled. They wanted some form of self-government with a parliment in Dublin.
What were Unionists?
Unionists didnt want change they wanted it to stay how it was with parliment in Westminster making laws for Ireland.
Why did home rule come back into the picture again?
Because in 1906 the Liberal Party took over government.
What happened when home rule was about to be law?
Britain declared war on Germany and World War 1 began.
Why did the nationlists split during WW1
They split because some belived they should help Britian in WW1 to try achieve Home Rule while the others said it wasnt our war to fight.
Why was there a plan for a rising during WW1?
This is because the English government attention would be distracted from Ireland making an opertunity for a rebellion.
How were the IRB trying to get the Irish volunteers involved in the rising? Did it work?
They tricked the leader of the Irish Volunteers Eoin MacNeill showing him the castle document in this document it said the British government were planing to disarm the Irish Volunteers this then convinced Eoin MacNeill to join the movement. This didnt last for long though as Eoin MacNeill found out the castle document was forged.
Tell me what happens when the rising goes ahead.
Even though the Irish Volunteers pulled out the rising still went ahead. The people taking part in it knew it would be a failure but took part hoping it could inspire the Irish people. On the morining 1,500 volunteers took over key buildings in Dublin city centre and the GPO became the headquarters. This is where Pearse read out the proclamation of the Irish Independance. Another plan for the rising was to try capture Dublin Castle in here it had all infromation about Britain.
How did Britain react to the rising?
Britain brought in Reinforcments from the Curragh and from England leaving the rebels outnumber 20 to 1. They also brought the the gunboat Helga up the Liffey.
How did the rising end?
The city centre was in ruins and Pearse surrendered unconditionally. 16 leaders were excecuted.
What mistake did the British government after the risng?
The big mistake was rounding up random civilians who had nothing to do with the rising and throwing them in jail. This massively increased the popularity of the rising making a lot of Irish people become anti-British.
What was guerilla warfare?
These were hit and run tactics the main targets of these attacks were members of the RIC.
How did Britain react to these guerilla warfare attacks?
They brought in the black n tans these were ex soldiers during WW1 and were known for being ruthless.
Who was Micheal Collins?
He was born in West Cork in 1890. He played a huge part in getting independance for Ireland he also was in charge of the Squad whos job was to kill spies and dectectives.
