Political Developments in Ireland 1900-1921

Political Developments in Ireland 1900-1921DefinitionsNationalism/Home RuleMainly CatholicsLeader: John RedmondAim: To establish a parliament in Dublin.Aim: to take control of Irish domestic affairsHome Rule would keep the link with Britain which would control foreign affairs.

Sinn FeinMeaning ourselves aloneFormed in 1907 by Arthur GriffithAims: to make Ireland a Republic completely independent of Britain To set up an Irish parliament: Dail Eireann in DublinTo elect an Irish governmentThe Unionists/UnionismMainly ProtestantsThe Unionist party was formed in 1885 by opponents of Home RuleThe Protestants in Ulster feared a Catholic run IrelandThey believed that Home Rule is Rome Rule-that an Irish parliament would discriminate against Protestants.Aim: to remain under British ruleFeared: would loose trading links with Britain and would loose land gained during the plantations.The Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB)A secret movement that used violence in their struggle to gain independence for IrelandAim: to use any means necessary to defeat Britain and gain control of Ireland The Irish VolunteersFormed in 1913 by Eoin Mac NeillFormed in direct response to the Ulster Volunteers set up in UlsterAim: to guarantee the rights and liberties of the Irish people.By the outbreak of WW1 the estimated number of members was 180,000Cumann na mBanMeaning the Association of WomenCumann na mBan emerged from the struggles of the suffragettes.Aim: was to assist in the arming, equipping, and support of Irishmen in the defence of IrelandExam QuestionsWrite a paragraph on each of the following:The Gaelic LeagueGAA

2) Write an account of Larkin and the ITGWU3) Explain one reason why Unionists wanted to remain part of the UK4) Name two Unionist leaders who opposed Home Rule in 1912.5) Write a paragraph on a Unionist in Ulster who opposed Home Rule in the early 20th Century.6) Give two reasons why the 1916 Rising was a failure.7) What were the two consequences of the executions in 1916?8) Give two reasons why Sinn Fein won the 1918 election.9) Give two reasons why the Home Rule Party was unsuccessful in the 1918 election.10) Write a paragraph on the main events of the War of Independence.11) Explain the following terms: Government of Ireland Act (1920), dominion status and Irregular forces12) Give two reasons why there was a civil war in Ireland during the years 1922-23