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What are the similarities between the Catholics nationalists and the Protestants unionists?
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They all live in the one place. They most have the same worries in their day to day lives, like health, work, their families etc. and so face the same kinds of problems. They are both Christian. They both have strong connections to others in their respective groups. Each has strong opinions and believe themselves to be correct when it comes to the issues that divide them. The vast majority of each are good, peaceful, decent people. There are only a small number of extremists on each side. So they have a lot in common.
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How were Catholics and Protestants opposed in Ireland in the 1900s?
The two opposing ideologies in Ireland in the early 1900s were Unionism, which was primarily represented by Protestants, and Irish Nationalism, which was primarily represented by Catholics. Irish Nationalists believed in the separation of Ireland from Britain. Unionists believed in maintaining the relationship between various nations of the United Kingdom.
Why did people used to fight in Ireland?
Ireland is divided up into two countries; Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland. The North is apart of the United Kingdom and therefore the fighting is about the Catholics/Nationalists wanting to be apart of the Republic of Ireland while Protestants/Unionists wanting to remain in the UK.
How do you spell nationalists and unionists?
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.
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
Who is the minority in Northern Ireland?
The nationalists are still a minority compared to the unionists.
What groups are fighting each other in northern Ireland?
The main division of conflict is between the Republicans (Nationalists), which are associated with Catholics, and the Loyalists (Unionists), which are associated with Protestants. However in recent years the Loyalists have become less active in conflict and any violence has developed into usually the Republicans targeting the security forces (Police/Army) in 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.
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 are the main differces between protestants and catholics in Northern Ireland?
Their differences are their religious culture. Catholics are often nationalists in that they want Ireland to become one state Protestants are often unionists in that they want to remain apart of the United Kingdom. Catholics believe that the English monarch who are protestant oppressed them Protestants have the same religion as the monarch and therefore believe that the the British monarch is good. Catholics see the Pope as head of their church Protestants see the Queen as head of their church. However many protestants prefer to call the Queen as leader of their church with God being the head of the Church. Catholics see the tri-colour flag as their flag Protestants see the union flag as their flag
What is a native from northern Ireland called?
Northern Irish Irish - Nationalists, Republicans British - Unionists
Why were Catholics discriminated against during the partion of Ireland?
Unionists fear played a big part, they wanted to be the majority in Northern Ireland, and the Unionist politicians stoked sectarian hatred for years. Protestants thought that Catholics were a threat to the state, but in reality if Catholics had been treated as equals Republicans would never have got the support that they did get and the troubles may never have happened.
