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What was a primary reason Ulster Unionists opposed Home Rule?
What was a primary reason Ulster Unionists opposed Home Rule?
Southern Unionists were mostly comprised of individuals from wealthy backgrounds.
Southern Unionists were mostly comprised of individuals from wealthy backgrounds.
True
What did Nationalists want in relation to Home Rule?
What did Nationalists want in relation to Home Rule?
They wanted their own parliament while remaining part of the UK.
The British Parliament attempted to introduce Home Rule in the years _____ and _____, but it was rejected.
The British Parliament attempted to introduce Home Rule in the years _____ and _____, but it was rejected.
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Match the following characteristics with Ulster and Southern Unionists:
Match the following characteristics with Ulster and Southern Unionists:
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Study Notes
Irish Unionism
- Irish unionists were as determined as Ulster unionists and feared for Home Rule
- People in Britain tried to support southern unionists by sending them money and gave leaflets out everywhere
- Ulster and southern unionists were different
Ulster Unionists
- Anti-catholic
- Both rich and poor
- So large in number
Southern Unionists
- Depended on Catholics to work on their land
- Mostly rich
- Very small in number and sparsely dense
Home Rule
- Nationalists wanted to have their own parliament but still be apart of the UK
- The British Parliament tried to introduce Home Rule in 1886 and 1888 but was rejected by the House of Commons
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Explore the complexities of Irish Unionism, focusing on the distinctions between Ulster and Southern Unionists. Learn about the dynamics surrounding Home Rule and the attitudes towards Catholic involvement. This quiz delves into the historical context and the political tensions that shaped Ireland's relationship with the UK.
