The Rise of Sinn Fein

Question 1

What did he/ Sinn Fein want

Answer 1

They wanted more independence than home rule by peaceful means
They wanted Irish MPs to withdraw from Westminster and set up a parliament in Dublin

Question 2

How did Sinn Fein gain support

Answer 2

The election was blamed on them
Home rule was no longer wanted by nationalist
The release of the interned prisoners

Question 3

Why did Griffiths step down

Answer 3

So de Valera could be in charge

Question 4

What were the aims of Sinn Fein

Answer 4

To set up a Irish republic completely separate from Britain

To set up a government in Ireland called Dáil Éireann

Question 5

How was support boosted for the Sinn Fein in 1917

Answer 5

Plans to introduce conscription in Ireland were dropped Sinn Fein opposed this
Leaders such as de Valera and Griffiths were arrested
Sinn Fein won 4 bi elections

Question 6

In the 1918 election why did Sinn Fein beat the home rule party

Answer 6

Change in franchise
Now young people and women could vote
Sinn Fein were seen as young and dynamic while home rule were seen as old and time

Question 7

What effect did the election have on Ireland

Answer 7

Sinn Fein were now the voice of Irish nationalist

Unionists gained more seats than before and would now have a major say in Ireland

Question 8

Who set up Sinn Fein

Answer 8

Arthur Griffiths