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Sinn Fein get approx 22% of vote in Northern Ireland and 8% in the Republic. Not all of these would support the methods of the IRA but most would support their ultimate aims.

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What place in North America did the British try to have Irish immigrants settle in?

The potato famine in Ireland lasted from 1845 to 1849. During this terrible part of Irish history, Great Britain tried to direct Irish people immigrating to North America to settle in Canada. The British provided incentives to induce this among the Irish. Many did, however, very often they left Canada to settle in the US.


What group of people was growing in north caused people to move west?

irish


What do people wear to the North Wildwood festival?

green Irish shirts


When was North Irish Horse created?

North Irish Horse was created in 1903.


When was North Irish Brigade created?

North Irish Brigade was created in 1948.


Why do the Irish immigrat to the north west?

they immgrated to the north west because in ireland there was a potato famine so people had no food.


What is the motto of North Irish Horse?

The motto of North Irish Horse is 'Latin language'.


When was Irish North Western Railway created?

Irish North Western Railway was created in 1862.


When did Irish North Western Railway end?

Irish North Western Railway ended in 1876.


What events caused the british to move to north America?

The British moved to North America for varying reasons, not one large, specific reason. Hope of a better living, to get away from the country, perhaps just for an adventure. Although not British, the Irish potato famine caused millions of Irish to emigrate to North America. The British government failed to support the Irish properly during this time, perhaps causing more Irish to emigrate than otherwise.


Who was the first Irish woman to stand at the geographic north pole?

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How did the Fenians help the cause of union for BNA colonies?

The Fenians, an Irish nationalist group, aimed to liberate Ireland from British rule and sought support from Irish communities in British North America (BNA). Their raids into Canada in the 1860s highlighted the vulnerabilities of BNA colonies and the potential threat posed by external forces. This prompted leaders in BNA to recognize the need for greater unity and cooperation among the colonies for mutual defense, ultimately contributing to the push for Confederation in 1867. Thus, the Fenian activities inadvertently galvanized support for the union among the BNA colonies.