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Tbh I know its too obvious for propaganda to be up this year...but I do think it's too big of a section in the course to leave out, I'd strip in the exam hall and dance on the tables if it comes up.
with a bitta Parnell/Butt for 1870 and the rise of sinn fein for pursuit of sovereignty and either katanga or race relations in the Doc
what would be yer ideal exam?
This would be PERFECT. And if propaganda's not on I'd love a bitta Hitler's foreign policy.
I have a sneaky suspicion the document will be India though. Ughh I hate India...0 -
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Truebattle wrote: »For the pursuit of sovereignty i pray to god it's Parnell and home rule, For ireland 1912 1945 i am praying a FF/CNAG comparison comes up and im happy with all the dictatorship and democracy essays. Something on Italy or Stalin would be nice.
pursuit of sovereignty is 1912-49 :P you mean political and social reform
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I know how you feel man, I need the A1 since I didn't do so well in geography. I have a feeling their going to pull our pants down over the paperSlyBacon93 wrote: »Anyone else going for an A1?
Yes I am but I'm worried at this stage to be honest, starting to think a B1 might be more realistic
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I am that aforementioned Youtube lad
I have my own ones done aswell... loads of overlap with the topics Niall has predicted:-
All the best in ur exams...0 -
Anyone have a good essay or some key points on the 1912 home rule bill and unionist opposition?
Haven't touched it in class but I've a feeling this could come up.
Factors leading to partition
-Partition was introduced under the Government of Ireland Act (1920). Aside from Partition this was essentially the British Government's attempt at introducing home rule to Ireland. This partition was caused by a number of reasons; religious, social, political, historical...
How was it passed?
-The movement for Home Rule had begun in the 19th century. The 3rd HR Bill of 1912 was a coming to fruition of Nationalist efforts. The first 2 bills had been rejected by the House of Lords, which was dominated by Conservative party members [largely imperialists that didn't want Ireland to leave the empire]. John Redmond's Irish Home Rule Party held the balance of power between conservatives and liberals in the early 1900s however, so when Asquith's liberal govt came into power he had to grant Redmond his desire. As a side effect of the Parliament Act 1911 (limiting the veto powers of the House of Lords to 2 years), he could introduce the Third Home Rule Bill and keep Redmond's gang on side.
Unionist fears.
-Now it would only be a matter of time before HR was passed...the bill was passed in the House of Commons in 1912, the House of Lords could only veto it for 2 years. Irish "Union"ists feared separation from Britain for 3 reasons: they were primarily Protestants and didn't want to be ruled by a Catholic majority ("Home Rule is Rome Rule"), many Unionists were businessmen who profited financially from a connection with Britain, and of course many felt themselves to be British citizens and wanted to maintain the link for that reason.
Unionist Action.
-Unionists had accepted that they would have to give up the south, so efforts were concentrated in Ulster where they had a majority due to the history of the plantations. The Ulster Volunteer Force was an armed group that would resist Home Rule by force. The Solemn League and Covenant was a petition threatening violent resistance (signed in blood by many). The Larne Gun-Running was used to arm the UVF.
Irish Reaction.
-Irishmen in the south mirror this approach, encouraged by Eoin MacNeill and his article "The North Began" (which basically means "they started it"). The Irish Volunteer Force was formed, armed by the Howth Gun-running. The prospect of civil war was looming with two opposing armed forces ready to fight for their respective causes.
What were the Brits up to at this point?
-The Brit govt was not totally impartial. British army officers in the Curragh camp resigned in anticipation of being asked to put down Unionist resistance; Asquith didn't react...would he force the bill through or not? Edgar Bonar Law, leader of the Conservatives, proclaimed his support for Unionists. A blind eye was essentially turned to the Larne Gun-Running, the army actively attempted to stop the Howth Gun-Running.
World War I.
-The crisis was averted by the onset of World War 1 in 1914. The passing into law of the bill was delayed till after the war was over. UVF members rushed to join the British army (you scratch my back, I scratch yours). There was a split in the IVF over the dilemma of whether to go to war. The National Volunteers followed John Redmond's advice of going to war to gain Brit approval. These were in the majority, 175'000 members. 13'500 stayed behind as the Irish Volunteers under Eoin MacNeill. The IV's were deeply infiltrated by the IRB, an extremist Republican secret group that moulded it to suit their needs (and arranged the Rising in 1916).
1916...and then the War of Independence(1919)
This makes Partition inevitable, as it marks a passing of initiative from constitutional to violent Nationalism. Around the same time as Nationalists begin actively fighting against the Brits (the Rising) for independence, Unionists are dying for them at the Battle of the Somme....who do you think is going to get what they want out of negotiations?
Conclusion.
Nationalist attempts at revolution basically cut the south out of the negotiating [the Brits won't negotiate with Sinn Féin, who are representing the Irish population, because they're at war with them!], so Unionists in the north are granted the partition they desire without opposition. Lloyd George passes the Govt of Ireland Act in 1920, giving the Home Rule that is no longer sufficient for Irish Nationalists.
Further reading: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_Ireland_Act_1920#Potential_for_Irish_unity
[I really hope that helps. I typed it up from my own short-hand notes on the subject, so it definitely isn't perfect... I'm quite tired and think I kept switching between tenses throughout, and maybe the conclusion is a bit weak :rolleyes: Still, they're derived from my teacher's own notes and the textbook, not altogether bad. I will also write up notes on the lead-up to the Rising or anything else I have if you think these ones are up to scratch and want more]. 0 -
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[I really hope that helps. I typed it up from my own short-hand notes on the subject, so it definitely isn't perfect... I'm quite tired and think I kept switching between tenses throughout, and maybe the conclusion is a bit weak :rolleyes: Still, they're derived from my teacher's own notes and the textbook, not altogether bad. I will also write up notes on the lead-up to the Rising or anything else I have if you think these ones are up to scratch and want more].
fantastic thanks 0 -
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Here's what I have, advice would be very much appreciated.
Dictatorship and Democracy:
-Inter war years
-Rise of Fascism
-The Homefront
The Pursuit of Sovereignty and the Impact of Partition:
-Eucharistic Congress
-Anglo Irish Relations
-Consolidation of Democracy
Movement for Social and Political Reform:
-The GAA
-Strike and Lock-Out
Nothing on Inter-party governments, SF/FF (i.e. SF2/SF3), or the EU? :eek:
Rise of Fasc is good - but what if Fascism in power turn up?
Anglo-Irish relations is fairly sound; not too tough and might come up.
Do people really think the Eucharistic Congress will turn up? Really?
Strike & Lock and GAA are good; but you might want a little bit broader for the GAA (bit on Gaelic League for instance).
And don't study too much or else you will undermine what you already have!
Not sure how much use I was!
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OneOfThem Stumbled wrote: »Nothing on Inter-party governments, SF/FF (i.e. SF2/SF3), or the EU? :eek:
Rise of Fasc is good - but what if Fascism in power turn up?
Anglo-Irish relations is fairly sound; not too tough and might come up.
Do people really think the Eucharistic Congress will turn up? Really?
Strike & Lock and GAA are good; but you might want a little bit broader for the GAA (bit on Gaelic League for instance).
And don't study too much or else you will undermine what you already have!
Not sure how much use I was!
Thanks for the help. 0 -
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orangesoranges wrote: »AHHHHH freakin out here lads...
NO IDEA FOR DICTATORSHIP....
HELP ME PLEASSSSSSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEE
Relax its the easier section
Go over steps to the war, if you know this you can use it for Hitlers foreign policy
Go over Propaganda in Nazi Germany and Italy.
you can go over Lenin and stalins economic policies if you want to be extra covered but if youre unsure at this point I would focus on the former.
its Dictatorship and Democracy, both have to come up so if you know one of them really well you're sorted
Now if you want to go over the democracy part then If I were you I would go over either france 1920-1940,Economic and social problems facing Germany/Britain in inter war years...if you do germany you can use this for rise of hitler too.
I wouldn't really mix and match Democracy with dictatorship too much if that makes sense, you could get screwed over really. Just relax you'll be fine 0 -
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Ok so everyone does the document based question but I'm confused when it comes to the essays for the other three sections! What do I have to do, two Irish and one Europe and the Wider World i.e. D & D or can I do one Irish and two Europe and the Wider World i.e. D & D and American History?
Really stuck and confused! Thanks 0 -
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