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What were the 'three Fs' that tenant farmers sought in the 19th century?
Who established the Land League in 1879 with aims to prevent unjust evictions?
What tactic did Parnell introduce to deal with unjust evictions that involved social isolation?
Which British Prime Minister aimed to address Irish grievances by passing the Disestablishment Act of 1869 and Land Act of 1870?
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What did the British government respond with to agrarian agitation in 1881?
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What event followed Parnell's arrest in October 1881?
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Study Notes
- Irish parliamentary tradition in the 19th century focused on grievances of tenant farmers, formation of the Land League, and British response to the land war.
- William Gladstone, Prime Minister in 1868, aimed to address Irish grievances by passing the Disestablishment Act of 1869 and Land Act of 1870.
- Tenant farmers sought "three Fs": fair rent, fixity of tenure, and free sale to protect them from poverty and insecurity.
- The Land League was established in 1879 by Michael Davitt with aims to prevent unjust evictions and ultimately achieve peasant ownership of land.
- Parnell introduced the tactic of social isolation, known as "boycott," to deal with unjust evictions, notably used on Captain Charles Boycott.
- British government responded to agrarian agitation by passing Coercion Bills in 1881 and introducing the Land Act 1881, although it had flaws.
- Parnell's arrest in October 1881 led to the issuing of a no-rent manifesto, urging Irish people to stop paying rent, showcasing political cleverness despite lack of immediate follow-through.
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Explore the key events and figures in the Irish parliamentary tradition during the 19th century, including the grievances of tenant farmers, the establishment of the Land League, and the British response to the land war. Learn about William Gladstone's efforts to address Irish concerns through legislative acts and the tactics employed by leaders like Michael Davitt and Charles Parnell.
