Irish Nationalists and Ulster Unionists
The question of the division of Ireland between the predominantly
Protestant North and the Catholic South is a long-standing, deep
seated and highly complex issue which still continues to be
controversial to this day. There have been many attempts to resolve
the problems in order to restore peace to this small island, however
none have been found. The Irish Nationalists and the Ulster Unionists
both had powerful reasons for fighting their own cause, and both sides
claimed small victories towards their ultimate goal over the years but
1914 was a year when the balance could have been tipped one way or the
other if it had not been for the advent of World War I.
The northern part of Ireland had, by the 16th century, become
populated by a large number of Presbyterian Protestants, from Scotland
who had a hatred of Popery and Catholicism. The whole of Ireland was,
and had been since the 12th Century, part of the British Empire, and
therefore expected to be loyal to the British King, who was also the
Head of the Anglican Church. Ireland was also predominantly ruled and
owned by wealthy Protestant landowners. The vast majority of Irish
people were Roman Catholic and the British government was highly
suspicious of their connection and possible preferred loyalty to Rome.
William III was specially chosen for his strong Protestant background
from the Dutch Royal family, the House of Orange, and it was he that
established protestant supremacy in Ireland, following the battle of
the Boyne in 1690.
During the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars, the British
government became agitated by the Catholic c...
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...chieving the goal of Home Rule
that they had fought so long and hard to attain, were once again
defeated.
Throughout the majority of the 19th Century, the Nationalists seemed
to have the upper hand in grabbing the political attention, and
forcing successive Home Rule bills to be heard in parliament. The
large number of Irish Nationalist MPs always meant that the government
of the day needed their political support. However, despite this, and
although they came very close to achieving their aim in 1914, they
were never able to fulfil their ardent wish for Home Rule or
Independence.
The Union, both political and commercial between Ulster and Britain
was too strong a bond to be broken, and ultimately, the Ulster
Unionists held onto their links with Britain, and therefore achieved
the greatest level of success.
Firstly, the ‘U-turn’ policies of 1971 to 1972 demonstrate clearly the lack of control that is evident throughout Heath’s premiership. Cracks were beginning to develop after these policies, which indicate a rough start to Heath’s reign. This is evident as the economic U-turn established that there was a growing number of unemployment and a growing inflation record that reached over one million. There were cuts in taxation and lows interests increased borrowing and house prices. Compared to a period of ‘affluence’ in Wilson’s government especially with his social policies, there is unprecedented change as the inflation demonstrated that the retail prices rose by 8.6% between 1970 to 1973 which acclimated to the U-turn policies in 1971-1972 which demonstrated a retreat from the free market and principles that had to be outline to maintain full employment leading Heath to give state aid to key industries including Rolls Royce. However, the ‘U-turn’ policies demonstrates largely that Heath had been seen by the public that he was too willing to give up on his aims and objectives, lacking a clear sense of direction indicating that the failures situated in his government led people finding him unreliable as a PM.
People did not expect the war to develop in the way it did. In 1914
occasions, but this was the first time it had been used in the UK. By
the 4 years (from 1924) leading up to it to a head. This essay will
The increase in wealth and middle class power led to the defeat of Giolitti and his coalition in the elections of 1914, and conservatives assumed power. World War I was just over the horizon, waiting to change everything yet again.
British- Irish relations over the past three hundred years have been troubled. There have been many tensions caused by religion in Northern Ireland and Britain's unfair rule of Northern Ireland. The British are guilty of many of the indignities suffered by the Irish people. They are also guilty of causing all of the religious and territorial conflicts between Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland.
Professor Geoff Hayes, “4 August 1914: Slithering Over the Brink, The Origins of the Great War,” Lecture delivered 31 October, 2011, HIST 191, University of Waterloo
The Bloody Sunday in Derry in 1972 Introduction ------------ The Bloody Sunday was undoubtedly a very traumatic event for the Irish people. Fourteen Irish men did not deserve to die and this was the most horrific attack that took place during the troubles. Feelings of bitterness between nationalists and unionists still last today because of it. The Irish people demanded an explanation on why Bloody Sunday happened and were given the Widgery Inquiry not long after the event.
One main reason the U.S adopted a policy of neutrality from 1914 to 1917 was due to the
World War I came to an end in November of 1918, when the Treaty of Versailles was signed. This treaty ended the fighting and of many other results, it put the blame on Germany for the war. This resulted in Germany having to pay major reparation fee’s and put Germany in a financial hole. The treaty took away parts of Germany’s land and made it impossible for them to use their natural resources to profit from. The amount that Germany had to pay back was more then they could, and this started a chain reaction for the transfer of money. In 1924, The Dawes Plan was signed into action and the U.S. became a creditor nation. Germany owed around 32 billion in war reparations. They were unable to pay this, so the U.S. loaned Germany money, with that Germany paid European countries War Reparations, and with the reparation money they received, U.S exports were able to be bought. This benefited the U.S. because the loans would have to be paid back with interest, and it let the economy experience a boost because goods were able to be exported. The Dawes Plan boosted the American economy, while facilitating other European countries’ attempts to reestablish a stable financial state after World War One. This time period in the 1920’s is referred to as the ‘roaring twen...
Encl. "World War I and the Economy." January 2001. Encyclopedia.com. Electoronic. 24 October 2013. .
Good afternoon Mad Pride Ireland, Mad Pride, till this day there are those who claim to speak for us, yet there words perpetuating the stigma. Till this day, we live in a world where those who step forward for us, still deem us inferior to general population. Till this day, those who speak on our behalf, would rather share ignorance, and spread fear, then preach acceptance and equality and Mad Pride, till this day it is our duty to combat this ignorance, our duty to remedy such fear.
Civil War in Ireland in 1914 Introduction The third home rule bill sparked unionism among members. opposed the bill, which in turn brought about Nationalism who sought to protect the property of the owner. These two paramilitary groups brought Ireland to the brink of civil war by 1914. When the Liberals won power in 1906 they tried to keep the Irish question. in the background, ensuring it stayed well down the political agenda.
In August 1914, World War One broke out. The main cause of the war has
Differences Between the Beliefs of Nationalists and Unionists In August 1968 the first civil rights march took place in support of families blighted by poor housing conditions. Protestants began to grow suspicious of these Catholic campaigners; for example Ian Paisley encouraged Protestants not to trust the marchers, as they were out to destroy Northern Ireland. In January 1969 the students from Queen's University of Belfast formed a more radical organisation called the People's Democracy. On New Years Day 1969 they led a peaceful march from Belfast to Londonderry. They passed through a strongly Protestant area provoking violent reactions from unionists and loyalists.