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Using the information you already know about what divided Irish society at this time, drag each person below to the correct position on the diagram opposite.

Rose Young

Rose Young

Daughter of John Young, a Protestant, who owned the Braidwater Spinning Mill and lived at Galgorm Castle.

Jack White

Jack White

A Protestant who was the son of Sir George White. He went to Sandhurst Military Academy and served as an officer with the British Army in the Boer War. He was decorated with the Distinguished Service Order.

James McMullan

James McMullan

A young Catholic man who lived in Ahoghill. He worked as an agricultural labourer.

Now click on the 'More Information' link under the photograph of each person below.

Does this alter your view on where they should be placed within the diagram?

Rose Young Rose Young
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Jack White Jack White
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James McMullan James McMullan
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