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The fact that the agreement was subsequently called a "treaty" is important. Parnell managed to place a spin on the agreement by always describing it as a treaty, in a way that strengthened Irish nationalism, since he had managed to force concessions from the British while in gaol. Since treaties are usually signed between two states, it led to the idea that Ireland could become independent from Britain. After the 'treaty’ was agreed, those imprisoned with Parnell were then released from gaol. This transformed Parnell from a respected leader to a national hero.
Four days after the Treaty the Phoenix Park Murders unfortunately undid much of the goodwill generated by it in Britain. Though strongly condemned by Parnell, the murders gave the impression that he could not control nationalist "outrages" as he had undertaken to do.
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