Partition of Ireland flash card

Flashcards containing key historical vocabulary from the Partition of Ireland between 1900-1925 including definitions and context.

Nationalists

A group of people who consider themselves a nation, often seeking self-governance or independence.

Home Rule (H.R)

A form of devolved government in Ireland managing its affairs with a parliament in Dublin.

Irish Parliamentary Party (I.P.P)

A political party advocating for Irish self-governance and representing Irish national interests.

Unionists

People, primarily Protestants, in Ireland who wanted to remain part of the United Kingdom and opposed Home Rule.

Penal Laws

Laws imposed in Ireland that discriminated against Catholics, restricting their rights and privileges.

Orange Order

A Protestant fraternal organization in Ireland known for its defense of Protestant rights.

Protectionist measures

Economic regulations that favor local industries, potentially disadvantaging larger foreign businesses.

Ulster Unionist Council (U.U.C)

An organization aimed at resisting Home Rule in Ulster, representing various strands of Unionism.

Covenant Day

A day declared a public holiday in Ulster where many signed a pledge against Home Rule.

Ballot of the Irish Volunteers

A response to the growing tensions regarding Home Rule, marking a militarization of Irish politics.

Larne Gun Running Incident

A 1914 event where the Ulster Volunteer Force illicitly obtained a significant cache of arms.

Easter Rising

A 1916 armed rebellion by Irish republicans aimed at ending British rule in Ireland.

The 'Bloody Sunday' Incident

A violent confrontation during the conflict between the British forces and the Irish populace.

Martial Law

Military control of normal civil functions, often imposed in response to civil unrest.

Anglo-Irish Treaty

A treaty that ended the Anglo-Irish War, leading to the establishment of the Irish Free State.