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("Irish," 2009) (Cotrell, 2006) (Sachar, 2011) While the Catholics, wanted a nation that was free of English rule and did not have any connections to the Crown. This was dominated by state supported religion that was following the practices established by St. Patrick. These divisions are illustrating the differences between the two sides. Over the course of time, this helped to fuel increased amounts of anger and animosity. ("Irish," 2009) (Cotrell, 2006) (Sachar, 2011)

Influence and power fermented animosity. This is because favoritism was provided to those individuals who are supportive of British policies. These people had the opportunity to own land and become more upwardly mobile. Over the course of time, this helped to improve the economic prosperity of select groups.

While the rest of society, was forced to live a life of poverty. Moreover, loyalists were given the chance to serve in positions of

This increased the divisions within Irish society. These policies were designed to reward those who: supported English religious traditions and economic / political practices. ("Irish," 2009) (Cotrell, 2006) (Sachar, 2011)
Over the course of time, this made separatists more enraged. This is because of the preferences that were provided to this segment. For example, in the 19th century Ireland was going through a series of famines. What made the situation more severe is that loyalists were provided with additional resources to avoid famine. ("Irish," 2009) (Cotrell, 2006) (Sachar, 2011)

Those who were against British practices starved from their lack of support. When this happened, the underlying amounts of anger began to increase. This created a situation where these groups were unable to have access to the same kind of opportunities as loyalists. ("Irish," 2009) (Cotrell, 2006) (Sachar, 2011)

The way that animosity increased, was from the various divisions with economic / religious practices and aid for select groups. These differences led to beliefs that those who helped sustain these policies are traitors to their own country. This is because they refused to accept traditional Irish practices. ("Irish," 2009) (Cotrell, 2006) (Sachar, 2011)

Once this happened, is when they were targeted by separatists. This is from their backing of these policies and the benefits they were receiving. Over the course of time, the number of attacks against Protestants increased exponentially. To protect their communities, this group started to engage in similar assaults on the other side and received the support of the British Army. ("Irish," 2009) (Cotrell, 2006) (Sachar,…

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Irish. (2009). Teara. Retrieved from: http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/irish/1

Cotrell, P. (2006). The Anglo Irish War. Oxford: Osprey.

Sachar, M. (2011). Conflict Resolution Management.
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