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same reason Lincoln fought to preserve the union. a stronger undivided nation.

AnswerSome people thought it was too much freedom and would endanger the unity of the British Empire, and others thought it wasn't enough freedom and wanted a republic
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Who were the Unionists led by at the end of the 19th century?

Edward Carson. He wouldn't let any part of Ireland have Home Rule.


What the unionists want for Ireland?

Unionists wanted Ireland to become part of the United Kingdom along with England, Scotland and Wales and be ruled directly by the British Prime Minister and Members of Parliament (MP's)


Was home rule the main reason for partition?

Home rule was a significant factor in the partition of Ireland, but it was not the sole reason. The demand for home rule by Irish nationalists clashed with the interests of Unionists, particularly in Ulster, who opposed any form of Irish self-governance. The tensions surrounding home rule, exacerbated by religious and cultural divisions, ultimately contributed to the political landscape that led to partition in 1921. Other factors, such as British political calculations and the impact of the 1916 Easter Rising, also played crucial roles in the decision to partition Ireland.


Why did the unionists want to stay british?

This question refers to the politics behind the partition and troubles in Northern Ireland. The Ulster Unionists are by sect Protestant, as are Anglo-British. In contrast the majority Irish are Catholic. Based on this religious affiliation to Britain the Ulsters support Union rather than Irish independence or reunification.


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.

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Did unionists want Ireland to split?

No! They wanted the entire Island to remain under the rule of the british oppressors


Who were the Unionists led by at the end of the 19th century?

Edward Carson. He wouldn't let any part of Ireland have Home Rule.


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.


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When was Young Unionists created?

Young Unionists was created in 2004.


When was Socialist Unionists created?

Socialist Unionists was created in 1961.


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What was the goal of the Irish unionists?

Unionists in Ireland wanted to stay a part of the United Kingdom.


What is the expression used to describe the Irish want for Independence?

You may be referring to "Home Rule".


Why did the unionists want to stay british?

This question refers to the politics behind the partition and troubles in Northern Ireland. The Ulster Unionists are by sect Protestant, as are Anglo-British. In contrast the majority Irish are Catholic. Based on this religious affiliation to Britain the Ulsters support Union rather than Irish independence or reunification.


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 goals of the Serbian nationalist organizations?

The goal of the Servian nationalist organizations was to rid outsiders from their home. They want self-rule.