Politics
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Which part of Ireland remains a part of Britain today?
Northern Ireland
What month do people celebrate St. Patricks day?
March (March 17th)
True
What is another name for the pro-British population that lived in Northern Ireland ?
The Unionists
Who ruled over England, Scotland, and Ireland in the 17th century?
King James I
England (some historians also think Italy)
The majority religion in Ireland is _________
Roman Catholic
What is the name of the pro-independence political party in Ireland?
Sinn Fein
In what year was a ceasefire declared in Ireland?
1921
What religion did St. Patrick bring to Ireland?
Christianity
Name 2 things Catholics in Ireland were previously unable to do because of their religion
Own land, practice their faith, hold office, speak their own language
What did Sinn Fein do when they won the election in 1918?
Created an Irish parliament and declared independence
What did the Ulster Covenant do?
It threatened civil war if Ireland was given any autonomy from the UK
Name 2/3 symbols associated with St. Patrick
Shamrock
Leprechauns
The Blarney Stone
Where does Irish language (Gaelic) come from?
the Celts