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When was it decided that Ireland should be part of the UK?
On 1 January 1801, in the wake of the republican United Irishmen Rebellion, the Irish Parliament was abolished and Ireland became part of a new United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland formed by the Acts of Union 1800.
Is Ireland part of the UK Yes or no?
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK), since 1922, comprises four constituent countries: England, Scotland, and Wales (which collectively make up Great Britain), as well as Northern Ireland (variously described as a country, province or region).
Is Ireland a part of the United Kingdom?
The Republic of Ireland: An independent country that is not a part of the United Kingdom. Northern Ireland: A country that is a part of the United Kingdom. Or, if you prefer a visual description: A map showing which parts of Ireland are in the UK. As you can see, only Northern Ireland is a part of the UK.
Should Northern Ireland become an independent nation?
They should not. Northern Ireland should not become an independent nation. They are already part of Ireland, and should not defect. This would only result in one outcome, and that would be a civil war. There is nothing wrong with how things are set up now, and there is no reason to change it.
What is the difference between Ireland and Northern Ireland?
The Republic of Ireland: An independent country that is not a part of the United Kingdom. Northern Ireland: A country that is a part of the United Kingdom. Or, if you prefer a visual description: A map showing which parts of Ireland are in the UK.
Why did Ireland want independence from the UK?
Some groups in Ireland had long thought the country would be better off having its own government, and wanted independence from the rest of the UK. The people who felt this way were called nationalists. Many of them were Catholic, who were the majority across Ireland.