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

The video explores the history of Sinn Fein, from early proposals for Irish dual monarchy to its role in the Easter Rising and the shift towards an Irish Republic. It covers Sinn Fein's 1918 election victory, the declaration of independence, and the Irish War of Independence. The Anglo-Irish Treaty and the resulting civil war are discussed, along with Sinn Fein's decline and splits in the 20th century. The video concludes with Sinn Fein's modern political strategy, focusing on reunification and addressing social issues, leading to its recent electoral success.

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

• Ireland should be independent from any monarchy.

• Ireland should remain part of the United Kingdom.

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

• Ireland should be a republic.

What was a significant outcome of the 1918 general election for Sinn Fein?

• They formed a coalition with the Irish Parliamentary Party.

• They decided to join the British Parliament.

• They won a majority of seats in Ireland.

• They lost all their seats.

What was one of the key provisions of the Anglo-Irish Treaty?

• Ireland would be divided into two separate countries.

• Ireland would become a republic immediately.

• Ireland would remain a part of the United Kingdom.

• Ireland would become a self-governing dominion of the British Empire.

What was the main cause of the split within Sinn Fein in the 1970s?

• Disagreement over the name of the party.

• Disagreement over joining the British Parliament.

• Disagreement over economic policies.

• Disagreement over the use of violence for unification.

What was the primary reason for Sinn Fein's increased popularity in recent years?

• Their focus on economic issues like housing and health.

• Their continued support for violent unification.

• Their decision to abstain from all elections.

• Their alliance with the British government.

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

• They support reunification through a constitutional referendum.

• They support reunification through violence.

• They oppose reunification.

• They are undecided on the issue.

What was the impact of the Good Friday Agreement on Sinn Fein's political strategy?

• It led them to abandon their nationalist goals.

• It encouraged them to focus solely on economic issues.

• It caused them to split into multiple factions.

• It allowed them to pursue reunification through peaceful means.