Great Britain has probably had the most significant effect on Irish political culture both directly and indirectly. ... Ireland inherited most of its political institutions from Britain but has since developed its unique statehood. The legacy of the British includes the English language, culture and an economic relationship which saw Ireland dependant on Britain for a long time. ... The church was, and still is, despite the decline in the number of Roman-Catholics in Ireland, an opinion leader. ... Perhaps an explanation for this is found in their overtly radical and even revolutionary values...

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Britain was also rich in natural resources such as coal and iron which were crucial elements in industrialization. ... This bold, young leader quickly established a form of government in which he possessed complete control. ... Political nationalism has materialized during the revolutionary era and had become a powerful force of change during the first half of the nineteenth century, but it didn't triumph until after 1850. ... In 1871 however, political conversions aroused by the force for nationalism were not absolute. ... This concept of change inspired many revolutionaries for year...

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Catholicism and Protestantism became more popular in the colonies of Britain, and politics and literature often reflected the views of these religions. ... This instance of religion playing a significant role in politics is but one of many in the history of America under rule of Britain. (American Enlightenment [1], 1-2) While political and religious tensions grew between Britain and the colonies, many new ideas traversed the ocean from Britain to America. ... These radical ideals filtered out of Britain to the American citizens, strengthening their knowledge of political form. ... Enlightenm...

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