1798 Rebellion

What was the protestant ascendancy?

Rich, powerful, landowning protestants

Name 2 restrictions placed on catholics under the penal laws

Couldn’t vote & own land

Who was Wolfe tone?

Anglican protestant who was inspired by the French revolution

What were the aims of the united irishmen?

Religious equality & equal voting rights

Which country did Wolfe go to for support & why?

France, to ask for ships, soldiers & weapons to fight britain

What happened at bantry bay?

General hoche sailed for ireland but bad weather destroyed ships and made them retreat

How did the British respond to Bantry bay?

Created militias, pitch capping & half hanging, capturing & killing leaders of the united irishmen

What happened at vinegar hill?

Rebels fought the British but lost

What happened when the French landed in mayo?

French defeated British army but lost by a bigger one

Why was the rebellion defeated?

British spies & inexperienced rebells

What were 2 consequences of the 1798 rebellion?

Sectarian division & inspiration (Easter rising)