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Indian nationalism includes many 'British' elements, such as the use of the English language, the drinking of tea, and cricket. By contrast, Irish nationalism generally rejects these things in favour of indigenous alternatives. Why have these countries reacted to British colonialism so differently?

by /u/ManicMarine in /r/AskHistorians

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