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The condition of Ireland and Anglo-Irish relations: the Home Rule movement, opposition and the Home Rule Bills.
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Challenges to the status quo, c1886–1914
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Challenges to the status quo, c1886–1914
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The condition of Ireland and Anglo-Irish relations: the Home Rule movement, opposition and the Home Rule Bills
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What was the primary aim of the Home Rule movement in Ireland during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
Direct answer
The primary aim of the Home Rule movement was to establish a devolved government for Ireland, allowing Irish people to have control over their own domestic affairs while remaining part of the United Kingdom.
Key terms
- Home Rule: The political movement advocating for self-governance in Ireland while remaining part of the UK.
- Ulster Covenant: A pledge signed in 1912 by unionists in Ulster to resist Home Rule by any means necessary.
Common trap
Confusing Home Rule with Independence: Home Rule sought self-governance within the UK, not full independence.
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