The Great Depression and Home Rule Movement in Ireland

Flashcards covering key concepts related to the impact of the Great Depression on the Home Rule Movement and the role of key figures and organizations in Ireland.

What economic conditions contributed to the rise of the Home Rule Movement in Ireland during the Great Depression?

The Great Depression increased economic and social distress, especially in the rural south of Ireland, where resentment grew amongst tenant farmers against British dominance.

What was the Land League, and what was its impact during the Great Depression?

The Land League was a pressure group that campaigned against eviction and refusal to pay rent, significantly influencing political actions like Gladstone's introduction of the Land Act of 1881 and the Coercion Act. This pressure was strengthened by Home Rule League led by Parnell

Who was Charles Parnell, and what role did he play in the Home Rule Movement?

Charles Parnell was the leader of the Home Rule League and later formed the Irish National Party in 1882, significantly advancing the cause of Irish nationalism.

What was the relationship between the Home Rule League and the Land League?

The cooperation between the Home Rule League, led by Parnell, and the Land League provided great momentum towards achieving Home Rule for Ireland.

What was one significant outcome of the Land League's campaign during the Great Depression?

The Land League's campaign pressured the British government to introduce the Land Act of 1881 and the Coercion Act.