Political Camps
The two political parties staking out positions on the language conflict were the Sambandsflokkurin (Samband) (Unionist Party), which wanted continued union with Denmark; and the Sjálvstýrisflokkurin (Sjálvstyri) (Separatist Party or Home Rule Party), which desired independence from Denmark.
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