Irish Politics Quiz 1910-1911

A policy of granting limited self-government to Ireland in order to pacify nationalist demands and prevent more radical movements from gaining support.

Irish Parliamentary Party, the main political force advocating for Home Rule in Ireland.

The division of the IPP in the late 19th century, following the death of Charles Stewart Parnell. The split weakened the nationalist movement.

John Redmond, leader of the IPP, aimed to unify the party and secure Home Rule for Ireland.

Arthur Griffith, a radical Irish nationalist who advocated for Ireland's complete separation from Britain.

A political movement founded by Arthur Griffith that advocated for complete Irish independence.

The policy of Irish MPs withdrawing from the British Parliament in protest against British rule.

The Irish cultural revival which aimed to promote Irish language and culture in the early 20th century.

Redmond's welcoming of King Edward VII to Ireland in 1903 was seen as a betrayal of Irish nationalism by some, as it was interpreted as supporting British rule over Ireland.

The Irish Parliamentary Party (IPP) was deeply fractured, with divisions between Parnellites and Anti-Parnellites over their strategy and alliance with the Liberal Party in Westminster.

Unionism arose in the 1880s in response to the First Home Rule Bill, fearing that it would lead to an unstoppable demand for full Irish independence.

The 'Ulster Unionist Council' (UUC) was formed in 1905, uniting Unionists and solidifying their opposition to Home Rule.

Walter Long was an ineffective leader of the UUC, leading to his replacement by Sir Edward Carson in 1910.

The Liberal Party's landslide victory in the 1906 General Election was a significant turning point in Irish politics, as it marked the beginning of a potentially new era for Home Rule.

The 1906 election represented a dramatic change in British politics, with the Liberal Party's victory promising social reforms and potentially affecting Ireland's future.

The Conservative Party's rule for a decade before the 1906 election created a political environment primed for change, leading to the Liberals' landslide victory.

The Liberal Party's strategy of gradually introducing limited self-governance in Ireland, starting with the Irish Councils Bill of 1907, which granted some administrative powers to an Irish Council.

A proposed bill that aimed to create an Irish Council with limited powers over local government and education, hoping to appease Irish Nationalists and end the struggle for Home Rule.

The Irish Parliamentary Party (IPP) rejected the Irish Councils Bill, believing that the limited powers granted were inadequate and did not meet their expectations for full Home Rule.

The People's Budget (1909) proposed by the Liberals aimed to increase taxes on the wealthy, but it was rejected by the House of Lords, which was dominated by Conservatives.

The rejection of the People's Budget by the House of Lords led to a constitutional crisis in Britain, as the Liberals viewed the action as unconstitutional.

A general election was called in 1910 after the constitutional crisis caused by the rejection of the People's Budget.

In the 1910 general election campaign, the Liberals emphasized the House of Lords' obstruction of Home Rule, arguing that if re-elected, they would be free to implement the policy.

The Liberals viewed the House of Lords' rejection of the People's Budget as an attempt by the Conservatives to prevent Home Rule from being implemented.

A situation where no single political party has a majority of seats in a parliament, resulting in a need for alliances or coalition governments to form a ruling majority.

The power of the House of Lords in the British Parliament to completely block any legislation passed by the House of Commons.

A political movement advocating for greater autonomy or self-governance for Ireland.

A political alliance formed between the Liberal Party and the Irish Parliamentary Party (IPP) in 1910 to maintain Liberal control of the British government.

A landmark British law passed in 1911 that limited the power of the House of Lords to delay legislation to a maximum of two years, effectively ending its absolute veto power.

A powerful group of Ulster Protestants who vehemently opposed Home Rule for Ireland, fearing it would undermine their position within the United Kingdom.

The third attempt to pass a Home Rule bill for Ireland, introduced by the Liberal government in 1912.

The Conservative Party leader in 1911, known for his opposition to Home Rule and his background connected to Ulster.

The 'Home Rule in Disguise Bill' refers to the Parliament Act of 1911. It was an act that reduced the power of the House of Lords to block legislation, which made it easier for Home Rule to pass. This is why Bonar Law saw it as a threat to the union of Ireland and Britain.

The Ulster Unionists were strongly against Home Rule, as they feared it would lead to the separation of Ulster from the United Kingdom. They were willing to use extra-parliamentary (outside of Parliament) methods to achieve their goals.

Sir Edward Carson and James Craig were the leaders of the Ulster Unionists. They orchestrated a campaign of resistance against Home Rule, even resorting to paramilitary tactics.

The Ulster Unionists strongly believed that Home Rule was a threat to the Protestant community in Ulster. They feared being dominated by the Catholic majority in the rest of Ireland.

In 1912, the Ulster Unionists organized a volunteer force known as the Ulster Volunteers. They claimed they were needed to defend Ulster against the dangers of Home Rule. They were prepared to fight, even with arms, to prevent the implementation of Home Rule.

An incident in Castledawson in 1912, where rumours of Protestants being attacked by Catholics, sparked widespread unrest in Ulster. This event is considered a key moment in the rise of the Ulster Volunteers.

The Ulster Unionists believed that Home Rule would lead to unrest and violence in Ireland. They argued that it was necessary to oppose it to avoid further conflict.

An event in which the British Army officers in Ireland threatened to resign if they were ordered to suppress Irish nationalist unrest related to the Home Rule Bill. This event highlighted the deep divisions within the British Army and the serious nature of the Irish Home Rule crisis.

Ulster Volunteers (UVF) were a paramilitary group formed in Ireland by Unionists to oppose Home Rule. In 1914, the UVF secretly imported a large amount of weapons from Europe, which became known as the Larne gun running. This was a significant demonstration of the UVF's commitment to resist Home Rule and showed the potential for violence.

The main political party in Ireland advocating for Home Rule. Led by John Redmond, the IPP believed in a peaceful and constitutional approach to securing self-government for Ireland.

A term referring to the six counties in Ulster that ultimately were excluded from Home Rule in 1914. They were: Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry and Tyrone.

A process where a bill passed by the Parliament becomes law. This marks the final stage of a legislative process, making the bill legally binding.

The main argument of Ulster Unionists to resist Home Rule, claiming that it would lead to violence and instability in Ireland, especially in the Protestant-dominated Ulster region.

The goal of the UVF and their allies was to keep Ireland as part of the United Kingdom. They argued that Home Rule would weaken the union and lead to Ireland's eventual independence