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What was the main concern regarding the introduction of tariffs by a Home Rule parliament?
What was the main concern regarding the introduction of tariffs by a Home Rule parliament?
- Reduced investment from English businessmen in Ulster
- Negative impact on the shipbuilding industry in Ulster
- Adverse effect on the system of free trade between northern industries and Britain (correct)
- Increased competition for Ulster's raw materials
What was the fear associated with Home Rule by many Protestants?
What was the fear associated with Home Rule by many Protestants?
- Protestant Rule
- Secular Rule
- Rome Rule (correct)
- Monarchic Rule
What percentage of British shipping was built by Harland and Wolff by 1914?
What percentage of British shipping was built by Harland and Wolff by 1914?
- 30%
- 20%
- 25% (correct)
- 15%
Which industry was significantly impacted by the introduction of tariffs?
Which industry was significantly impacted by the introduction of tariffs?
What percentage of the Irish population did Protestants make up?
What percentage of the Irish population did Protestants make up?
What was the primary concern of many English businessmen regarding the introduction of tariffs by a Home Rule parliament?
What was the primary concern of many English businessmen regarding the introduction of tariffs by a Home Rule parliament?
What was the main concern of Unionists regarding Home Rule?
What was the main concern of Unionists regarding Home Rule?
Which region had the highest percentage of Protestants in the Irish population?
Which region had the highest percentage of Protestants in the Irish population?
What was the significance of Harland and Wolff in the shipping industry by 1914?
What was the significance of Harland and Wolff in the shipping industry by 1914?
What impact did the Act of Union in 1801 have on Ireland?
What impact did the Act of Union in 1801 have on Ireland?
