| Irish Revolution Causes and Effects DIY Chart Worksheet |
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Students are asked to complete this blank chart, noting the short- and long-term causes and effects of the revolution for independence in Ireland. Click here to print. Answers will vary. The revolution for independence in Ireland was shaped by both short-term and long-term causes, each contributing to the eventual break from British rule. Long-term causes include centuries of British political and economic domination, religious discrimination against the Catholic majority, and repeated suppression of Irish cultural identity. Laws favoring the Protestant minority and British landlords created deep resentment. The Great Famine (1845-1852) further fueled nationalist sentiment, as British inaction during the crisis left lasting scars. The rise of cultural nationalism in the late 19th century, along with political movements like the Irish Parliamentary Party and Sinn Féin, built momentum toward independence. Short-term causes include the failure of peaceful efforts for Home Rule and the impact of World War I. Many Irish citizens were frustrated that Britain delayed promised reforms. The Easter Rising of 1916, though unsuccessful militarily, shifted public opinion due to the harsh British response. Short-term effects include the start of the Irish War of Independence in 1919, which used guerrilla tactics against British forces. This conflict led to the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921 and the creation of the Irish Free State. Long-term effects include the eventual declaration of the Republic of Ireland in 1949 and ongoing tensions in Northern Ireland. The revolution also inspired other nationalist movements worldwide and remains a defining moment in Irish identity and history. |
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