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What was the causes of british government formally joins Ireland to Britain in 1801?
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∙ 12y ago
People from Scotland settled in the north east part of Ireland 400 years agoto try and colonise the island and make the people british. Ireland became part of the UK when a parliament that only protestants could join passed the act of union. only 10% of the population were protestant in Ireland.
Ireland fought for its Independence, which was granted but with one condition. that 6 counties in the north east of the island stay with the UK. So the country was split in two. Creating Southern Ireland and Northern Ireland, southern Ireland was to be a self governing territory of Britain with its King, Gerorge. But southern Ireland never took off, its rulers quickly declared it a republic. Meanwhile in Ni, these 6 counties were not 100% British and protestant, they were 45% Irish catholic. So the two groups started fighting and killing each other. Irish wanted the six counties (northern Ireland) to leave the UK and join the rest of the island as a republic, separate from the UK. But the British wanted it to stay with the UK.
there is peace now, with a shared government, no one party is allowed to have an overall rule. but people still regard themselves as British or Irish. most Irish people in Ni have Irish passports, even though they were born in a part of the UK which would make them British. but you can choose your nationality in Ni, a unique situation in the world.
simple solution, Ireland shouldn't have been taken over.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoBritish Government felt the Irish (colonial) parliament was corrupt and weak.
They feared revolution following 1776 in the USA, 1789 in France and a similar rebellion in Ireland (with French support) in 1798.
They bribed/threatened Irish MPs to vote for the Act of Union.
They hoped the new United Kingdom would be a more secure unit, with Ireland tied closely to Britain.
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∙ 7y agoBritain, ie England Scotland and Wales.
The Kingdom of Great Britain, which included England, Scotland and Wales. It then became known as 'The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland'.
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∙ 12y agoThe war in 1700
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No. The head of state of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the British Monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The prime minister is the head of government, appointed by the Queen and accountable to Parliament, and formally holds the office of First Lord of the Treasury.
How did the British act of union affect Ireland's' position in the great Britain's government?
The Irish were finally represented in the house of commons
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Geographically, the British Isles are the island of Great Britain and the island of Ireland. Politically, they are comprised of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
What was the 1920 government of Ireland act set up to achieve?
The act was set up to keep both the Catholics and Protestants happy. For example, the Catholics (nationalists) wanted to be under their own government throughout the whole of Ireland, but this meant that they could have the majority of Ireland, and be under their own government, rather than be under a British government. (so they were happy, that they weren't British). And the Protestants (unionists) wanted to stay in Ireland and be under a British government, which this act made them, so that they could have all the benifits of being in Britain.
Do north and south Ireland have the same government?
Northern Ireland has it's own government devolved from the British government. The Republic of Ireland, often incorrectly referred to as the south of Ireland or southern Ireland, has its own government.
Is the British prime minister is head of state?
No. The head of state of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the British Monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The prime minister is the head of government, appointed by the Queen and accountable to Parliament, and formally holds the office of First Lord of the Treasury.
What is Ireland not part of?
The Republic of Ireland is not part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is often shortened to the UK or Great Britain.However, Northern Ireland is part of the UK and is therefore under the control of the British Government. The Republic of Ireland is run by a separate government.
The two biggest islands in the british isles?
The island of Great Britain and the island of Ireland.
Is northern Ireland independent from Britain 2009?
No, it has some degree of self government but also has MP,s in the British Parliament.
How did the British act of union affect Ireland's' position in the great Britain's government?
The Irish were finally represented in the house of commons
Was Dublin Ireland part of Great Britain?
No. Britain is a separate island to Ireland. It was part of the British Empire, but not part of Britain.
What are people who live in great Britain in Ireland?
Britain and Ireland are two different places. People who live in Britain are British. People who live in Ireland are Irish.
Why is there a crown on a British passport?
The crown is often used as a symbol to represent the government of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Is Dublin Ireland a part of great Britain?
No. Britain is an island containing England, Scotland and Wales. Ireland is a separate island. On it are Northern Ireland and what you mistakenly refer to as southern Ireland. That name is neither politically or geographically accurate. It is more commonly referred to as the Republic of Ireland.
What two nations are included in the british isles?
Geographically, the British Isles are the island of Great Britain and the island of Ireland. Politically, they are comprised of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
What are two largest islands on the United Kingdom map?
The two largest islands in the British Isles is Great Britain and Ireland. Great Britain has England, Wales and Scotland on the island and Ireland has the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
What was the 1920 government of Ireland act set up to achieve?
The act was set up to keep both the Catholics and Protestants happy. For example, the Catholics (nationalists) wanted to be under their own government throughout the whole of Ireland, but this meant that they could have the majority of Ireland, and be under their own government, rather than be under a British government. (so they were happy, that they weren't British). And the Protestants (unionists) wanted to stay in Ireland and be under a British government, which this act made them, so that they could have all the benifits of being in Britain.
