and Ireland. In 1920 Ireland was partitioned into two self governing areas, a predominately Protestant north and a predominately Catholic south. This was in response to the idea of 'Home Rule,' a suggestion that Ireland should have a limited form of self-government. The Protestants feared being ruled by the Catholic majority and Irish extremists sought complete independence. By 1949 the south had virtually cut all ties with Great Britain and formed the Republic of Ireland. The six northern counties remained a part of the United Kingdom. It is this political division and
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