Unit 4 Britain and Ireland 1798–1921

Additional Sample Questions

To what extent did support for an independent Ireland change in the period 1798 to 1921?
How far did the Irish economy hinder or help the cause of Irish nationalism in the period 1798 to 1921?
How consistent was British policy towards Ireland from 1798 to 1921?
How far do you agree that British governments in the period 1798 to 1921 preferred concession to coercion in Ireland?
To what extent did Protestant Ulstermen oppose political change in Ireland in the period 1798 to 1921?
How successful were opponents of the Union in organising support for their causes during the period 1800 to 1921?
‘The economic problems of Ireland were the same after the Great Famine (1845–50) as before.’ Discuss with reference to the period 1798–1921.
Which proved to be more difficult for British governments to deal with in Ireland during the period 1798 to 1921: religious or economic issues?
‘The Easter Rising of 1916 and its aftermath was the most important turning point in the history of the Union with Ireland.’ How far do you agree with this view of the period from 1800 to 1921?
To what extent did support in Ireland for the Union with Britain change during the period from 1800 to 1921?