0
That is the correct spelling of the two factions, the Nationalists and Unionists, which comprised the major distinction between sides in the movement for Irish nationalism.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Who is the minority in Northern Ireland?
The nationalists are still a minority compared to the unionists.
Who are the two different groups living in northern Ireland?
The loyalists (unionists) and the Nationalists.
What was the three major groups of people in Irish history?
Nationalists, Unionists and the British Government.
What is a native from northern Ireland called?
Northern Irish Irish - Nationalists, Republicans British - Unionists
Why didn't Unionists want to be a part of the assembley?
Some did not want to share power with nationalists and republicans. However some did, and did join.
Who are peaceful out of the republicans nationalist unionists loyalists?
First two are the same. Last two are the same. Republicans/Nationalists said they wont fight unless they're needed. Loyalists/Unionists attack police, Catholics, and each other
What are the beliefs of nationalist and unionist?
That could be quite a indepth question to answer, but in the most simple terms, nationalists want to be ruled by Ireland and unionists by Britain.
What are the main differences between the beliefs of the Republicans-Nationalists and the Loyalists-Unionists?
Mainly the Republicans/Nationalists want a united Ireland of the complete 32 counties, controlled in Ireland and full recognition of this. The Loyalists/Unionists want the 6 counties composing Northern Ireland to remain part of the United Kingdom controlled by Britain. This isn't by a far stretch much detail but it's the main difference that comes to mind if you were to ask an Irish person. I agree entirely with Brian's answer, above. Also...as a general rule of thumb,99% of Nationalists are of Catholic background, while 99% of Unionists are of Protestant background.(What the technical differences are between these two theologies are, you'll have two ask someone who cares). A further angle on the differences may be argued that the Nationalists are holding an argument based on civil liberty and self determination, while the Unionists are anti Catholic. But you'll never get agreement on this one...far too biased.
What is the significance of the symbols on the Irish flag?
The green represents the nationalists of Ireland The orange(gold) represents the unionists of Ireland who want to be in the UK The white signifies peace between the sides
How does the Easter Rising shape the beliefs of Irish Nationalists and Unionists today?
the Easter rising is very symbolic for nationalists in particular. it represented the beginning of the active struggle for independence from Britain which saw 26 counties set up the Irish free state but left 6 counties as part of the u.k. many nationalists see that settlement, signed by Michael Collins and opposed by eamon de valera as the betrayal which resulted in the violence of the past 40 years. for unionists the Easter rising confirmed their already very strong views that they would be forced into a united Ireland against their will and strenghted their resolve to remain in the u.k.
What is the current state of conflict in Northern Ireland?
No, but some gangs still cause some trouble.
When was Socialist Unionists created?
Socialist Unionists was created in 1961.
