Category 1: Daniel O’Connell
What was O’Connell’s most famous achievement
The passing of Catholic Emancipation in 1829
What political party did Redmond lead
The Irish Parliamentary Party (IPP
What was the Act of Union (1801)?
It merged Ireland and Britain into the United Kingdom, abolishing the Irish Parliament
What group strongly opposed Catholic Emancipation?
The Orange Order
What nickname was Daniel O’Connell given?
The Liberator
What organization did O’Connell found to campaign for Catholic rights?
The Catholic Association
What major political goal did Redmond advocate for
Home Rule for Ireland.
What was Home Rule?
A movement for Ireland to have its own parliament while remaining part of the UK.
Who led opposition to Home Rule in Ulster?
Edward Carson.
What major Dublin street is named after O’Connell?
O' Connell Street
What was the aim of the Repeal Association, which O’Connell founded in 1840?
To repeal the Act of Union and restore an Irish Parliament
In what year was the Third Home Rule Bill passed
1912
Which British political party supported Home Rule?
The Liberal Party.
What event in 1914 threatened civil war in Ireland?
The arming of the Ulster Volunteer Force and the Irish Volunteers.
What role did Redmond’s party play in the 1918 general election?
It suffered a massive defeat to Sinn Féin.
Why was O’Connell arrested in 1843
He organised monster meetings
Why did Redmond support Irish participation in World War I
: He believed it would strengthen Ireland’s case for Home Rule
How many Home Rule Bills were introduced before one was passed?
Three (in 1886, 1893, and 1912)
What was the significance of the 1916 Easter Rising for Redmond?
It shifted Irish support away from the Irish Parliamentary Party to Sinn Féin.
Why is O’Connell’s approach to politics still studied today?
He promoted nonviolent political activism.
How did O’Connell’s political career end
He was weakened by imprisonment and died in 1847 while traveling to Rome.
How did Redmond’s political influence decline?
The 1916 Easter Rising and the rise of Sinn Féin weakened his support.
Why was the implementation of Home Rule delayed after 1912?
The outbreak of World War I and opposition from Unionists
What happened to the Irish Parliamentary Party after Redmond’s death?
It declined and was replaced by Sinn Féin in the 1918 election
How is John Redmond viewed in modern Ireland?
His legacy is debated, as his moderate approach was overshadowed by the rise of republicanism.