The term refers to the political and social movements in Ireland during the late 19th and early 20th centuries that sought self-governance and an end to British rule.
Home Rule: This term refers to the demand for self-government within the United Kingdom, specifically by Ireland.
Easter Rising: This was a rebellion that took place in Dublin in 1916, led by Irish nationalists seeking independence from Britain.
Anglo-Irish Treaty: This treaty signed in 1921 established the independent Irish Free State while also creating Northern Ireland as part of the United Kingdom.
What legislation was passed by British Parliament in response to Irish demands for independence?
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