Irish Unionists and Home Rule

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What was one of the primary goals of Irish unionists?

Oppose Home Rule (correct)
Support Home Rule
Increase wealth
Establish a republic

Ulster Unionists were primarily composed of individuals who were mostly wealthy.

False (B)

What kind of support did the Irish unionists receive from Britain?

Financial support and distribution of leaflets.

Southern Unionists were predominantly ______ in terms of wealth.

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Match the following characteristics with either Ulster Unionists or Southern Unionists:

<p>Anti-Catholic = Ulster Unionists Mostly rich = Southern Unionists Very Large population density = Ulster Unionists Small population density = Southern Unionists</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Irish Unionism

A political movement in Ireland that opposed Home Rule and wanted to remain part of the United Kingdom. They received support from Britain, both financially and by distributing leaflets.

Ulster Unionists

A group of Irish unionists who were primarily based in Ulster (Northern Ireland). They were known for their opposition to Catholicism and included both rich and poor members. They had a large population.

Southern Unionists

A group of Irish unionists who were mostly based in Southern Ireland. They were primarily wealthy and opposed to Home Rule. They had a smaller population than Ulster Unionists.

Home Rule

A policy that aimed to give Ireland its own parliament within the United Kingdom. The British Parliament unsuccessfully attempted to introduce Home Rule in 1886 and 1888.

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Irish Nationalism

A political movement in Ireland that advocated for a separate Irish Parliament within the United Kingdom.

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Study Notes

Irish Unionists

Irish unionists were strongly opposed to Home Rule, fearing for their position.
They received support from Britain, including money and leaflets.
They were concerned Ulster Unionists and Southern Unionists had different characteristics

Ulster & Southern Unionists

Ulster Unionists were largely anti-Catholic.
Ulster Protestants were largely wealthy, while Southern Protestants were less wealthy and relied on Catholic labourers.
Ulster Unionists were numerous while Southern Unionists were fewer in number.

Home Rule

Nationalists sought self-governance within the UK.
The British parliament attempted Home Rule in 1886 and 1893, but it was rejected by the House of Commons.