Charles Stewart Parnell

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Charles Stewart Parnell born?
2. When did Charles Stewart Parnell die?
3. What is the political party?
4. What is the key political objective?
5. Who was Charles Stewart Parnell?
6. Why did Parnell become a leader even though he was from the Protestant Ascendancy?

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1. When was Charles Stewart Parnell born?June 27, 1846
2. When did Charles Stewart Parnell die?October 6, 1891
3. What is the political party?Irish Parliamentary Party
4. What is the key political objective?Irish Home Rule
5. Who was Charles Stewart Parnell?Charles Stewart Parnell was a leader in Ireland who fought for Home Rule and fair land laws. He helped bring together many Irish groups to work together for their rights.
6. Why did Parnell become a leader even though he was from the Protestant Ascendancy?He saw the injustices faced by the Catholic majority, especially in land ownership and politics. This made him want to help the people who were suffering.

Irish Nationalism: A political ideology advocating for Ireland's independence and self-governance.
Home Rule: The principle of granting Ireland its own parliament and legislative autonomy within the United Kingdom.
Agrarian Reform: Changes aimed at improving land ownership, tenancy, and agricultural practices.
Obstructionism: A parliamentary tactic of deliberately delaying or blocking legislative proceedings.