Britain and Ireland 1798-1921

Unit F966: Themes unit covering a period of at least 100 years

This unit focuses on patterns of change and continuity in the relationship between mainland Britain and Ireland. The course has been successfully taught since 2000 and provides students with a fascinating overview of Ireland in the past and an insight into Anglo-Irish issues today. The content includes: The struggle to gain self-government or even independence by Irish nationalists, for example Sinn Fein and the IRA. Key developments include, for example, The Great Irish Potato Famine 1845-49, & the Easter Rising 1916.

Exams and assessment: Answer 2 from 3 essay questions in 2 hours.

Weighting: 30% A Level

1916 Easter Rising: Prelude

1916 Easter Rising: Insurrection

1916 Easter Rising: Aftermath

What was the Irish Problem in 1880 and how had the nature of the problem changed by 1905? (essay question)

Ireland 1845 to 1923 - History Learning Site

Ireland links