The Rise of Sinn Fein: The History of Ireland's Nationalist Parties - TLDR News

What was the main argument of Arthur Griffith's book 'The Resurrection of Hungary'?

• Ireland should be governed by a council of European nations.

• Ireland should remain a part of the United Kingdom.

• Ireland should exist as a dual monarchy with Great Britain.

• Ireland should be a republic independent of Britain.

What was a significant outcome of the 1918 general election in Ireland?

• Sinn Fein won a majority of seats.

• The British government introduced conscription in Ireland.

• The Irish Parliamentary Party won a majority.

• The Easter Rising was declared a success.

What was the primary cause of the Irish Civil War?

• The establishment of the Irish Free State.

• Disagreement over the Anglo-Irish Treaty.

• The introduction of conscription in Ireland.

• The Easter Rising of 1916.

What was the main reason for Sinn Fein's split in the 1970s?

• Disagreement over the Anglo-Irish Treaty.

• Differences in political ideology and abstention policy.

• The outcome of the Irish Civil War.

• The establishment of the Irish Free State.

What was the primary focus of Sinn Fein's political strategy under Gerry Adams?

• Aligning with the British government.

• Maintaining a policy of abstention from all parliaments.

• Engaging in political processes and elections.

• Promoting Irish nationalism through violence.

What is Sinn Fein's current stance on Irish reunification?

• They oppose any form of reunification.

• They advocate for reunification through armed struggle.

• They support reunification only if approved by the British government.

• They support reunification through a constitutional referendum.

What has contributed to Sinn Fein's recent popularity in the Republic of Ireland?

• Their focus on health, housing, and inequality.

• Their support for the Anglo-Irish Treaty.

• Their alignment with the British government.

• Their policy of abstention from the Doyle.