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What did Irish unionists fear most?
What did Irish unionists fear most?
- British rule
- Cultural assimilation
- Economic collapse
- Home Rule (correct)
Ulster Unionists depended on Catholics to work on their land.
Ulster Unionists depended on Catholics to work on their land.
False (B)
In which years did the British Parliament try to introduce Home Rule?
In which years did the British Parliament try to introduce Home Rule?
1886 and 1888
Southern Unionists were mostly from a _________ social status.
Southern Unionists were mostly from a _________ social status.
Match the following features with Ulster and Southern Unionists:
Match the following features with Ulster and Southern Unionists:
Flashcards
Irish Unionists
Irish Unionists
Irish people who wanted to remain part of the UK, opposing the idea of a separate Irish parliament.
Irish Nationalists
Irish Nationalists
Irish people who supported the idea of an independent Irish parliament, even if it remained part of the UK.
Home Rule
Home Rule
A system of government where Ireland would have its own parliament but would remain part of the UK.
Ulster Unionists
Ulster Unionists
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Southern Unionists
Southern Unionists
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Study Notes
Irish Unionism
- Irish unionists were strongly opposed to Home Rule, fearing for their position.
- People in Britain supported southern unionists by giving them money and pamphlets.
- Ulster and Southern unionists were different.
Ulster Unionists
- Primarily opposed to Catholics.
- Included both rich and poor.
- A large population in Northern Ireland.
Southern Unionists
- Relied on Catholics for labor on the land.
- Mostly wealthy.
- A small, sparsely populated group.
Home Rule
- Nationalists sought their own parliament while remaining part of the UK.
- The British Parliament attempted to implement Home Rule in 1886 and 1888 but was rejected by the House of Commons.
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Description
This quiz explores the dynamics of Irish unionism, including the opposition to Home Rule and the distinctions between Ulster and Southern unionists. Examine the historical context and key figures involved in this political landscape of Ireland during the late 19th century.
