Case Studies - Movements for Political and Social Reform 1870-1914 (for 2026 and 2027 exams)

This text covers the topic: Case Studies: Movements for Political and Social Reform, 1870-1914, the compulsory Documents-based Question to be examined in 2026 and 2027.

An exam-focused text, suitable for students of all abilities, using accessible language, layout, and concepts
The book has been designed to entirely focus on the prescribed Case Studies, allowing students to achieve an in-depth understanding of each of the Case Studies
For 2026 and 2027, the three Case Studies studied through documents are drawn from Movements for Reform 1870-1914:
The elections of 1885 and 1886 issues and outcomes
Dublin 1913 - strike and lockout
The GAA to 1891
A detailed treatment of each Case Study including background information and the consequences, are outlined to provide more in- depth understanding
For each Case Study, there are exam-type document questions, including document-based questions from past Leaving Certificate papers
The exam-type document questions are differentiated for higher and ordinary level students
The Case Studies' chapters contain primary source documents with accompanying
questions
Relevant key personalities and key concepts to the topics are included