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What happened when the conservative party continued to rule? |
Unionists in Ireland were happy because they knew home rule would not be passed. In 1906 the liberal party took over the government who supported home rule. The liberals had such a large majority in parliament that they didn't need the support of the home rule party |
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What was the parliament act? |
It was a new law passed in 1911 which stated that the House of Lords could delay laws for only two years |
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Who introduced the third home rule bill? |
Prime minster Asquith in 1912 |
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What was the third home rule bill? |
It stated that a parliament in Dublin would deal with internal irish affairs The parliament in Westminster would deal with external affairs |
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What did Carson and Craig believe? |
They believed that if they opposed to home rule strong enough the british government would be forced to drop it. They then organised an opposition to the bill |
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What was the curragh mutiny? |
It was when British officers in the curragh would resign rather than March on ulster to oppose home rule |
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Who was eoin mac Neill? |
He wrote an article called 'The North Began' He suggested that nationalists should follow the example of the northern unionists and form their own volunteers force. This would put pressure on the British government to bring in home rule |
