The majority of unionists lived in the north-east of Ireland, especially the counties of Antrim and Down. Other unionists were scattered throughout the rest of Ireland. Their leaders were Edward Carson and James Craig. Carson was an outstanding speaker, while Craig was a very good organiser.
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Nationalists from the 1910 General Election results in Ireland
What does the map tell you about the spread of Nationalism and Unionism in Ireland in 1910? Can you explain why Unionism was largely confined to one area in Ireland? (See Ch. 8)