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There were clashes between the IPP (Irish Parliamentary Party) and the Unionists over Home Rule. Home Rule refers to the clarion call of the nationalists. This refers to when the Irish parliament wanted to be in control of domestic matters but as part of the larger federal United Kingdom. Unionists were in oppostion of this.

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Third Home Rule bill passed the Commons. the prospect of violence and even Civil War was becoming a reality. Unionists established Ulster Volunteer Force. within its first year UVF had over 90 000 members.

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Home Rule passed for the fourth time. Faced with the prospect of Civil War in Ireland, the Liberal Prime Minister (Herbert Henry Asquith)) sought a compromise whereby Ulster could be excluded form the Home Bill.

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World War 1 broke out.

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Home Rule received Royal Assent, but as a result of WW1, was postponed each year for the duration of the war. Both parties, assured that nothing would occur in their absence, joined forces with the troops to fight in WW1

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There was an uprising in Ireland. The ICA, IRB and Sinn Fein, tried to seize key buildings in Dublin so as to attempt a coup. The rebels had to abandon their plans and surrendered on the 29 April. This resulted in 426 deaths. This also led to the execution of 15 Irish rebel leaders between the dates of 4-12 May 1916.

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Whilst there was a gradual shift in opinion about Irish participation in the war before the uprising and executions, there was a drastic change in opinion after, with the general public against the idea. This resulted in Shein Finn winning more seats in parliament.

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John Redmond, the previous leader of the IPP died leaving the party to his successor John Dillon.

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IPP joins Sinn Fein and the Catholic Church in an anti-conscription pledge and a general strike 2 days later.

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WW1 ends.

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There are general elections held in Ireland and IPP is kicked out and Sinn Fein wins more seats.

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The Irish Republic Army is formed as a result of the re-organisation of the IV's. The war with Britain begins in January 1919, known as the Anglo- Irish War. This war ended in July 1921 and resulted in over 2000 deaths.