1798 Rebellion

What are the two main political traditions in Ireland?

Nationalism and Unionism.

What did Nationalists want regarding Britain?

They wanted some form of independence from Britain.

What did Unionists desire concerning their connection to Britain?

They wanted to maintain the union/link with Britain.

What are the differing methods Nationalists proposed to achieve independence?

Some wanted to use parliamentary means to achieve change, while others wanted to use physical force.

What was the Protestant Ascendancy?

The Protestant Ascendancy represented 15% of the population but controlled the land and power in Ireland.

What were the Penal Laws?

Laws that discriminated against anyone who was not a member of the Church of Ireland, effectively banning Catholics and Presbyterians from Parliament.

What sparked discontent among Catholics and Presbyterians before the 1798 Rebellion?

Penal Laws and social inequalities.

What influences from foreign revolutions affected Irish sentiments before the 1798 Rebellion?

The narratives of liberty and independence from the American and French Revolutions inspired many in Ireland.

What was the role of the United Irishmen in the 1798 Rebellion?

They aimed to unite Irishmen of all religions to reduce English power in Ireland and initially sought political change but resorted to rebellion.

What significant event marked the beginning of notable rebellions in 1798?

The 1798 Rebellion began in Antrim and included significant successes and failures, ultimately crushing most uprisings.

What was the impact of the 1798 Rebellion on the Irish parliament?

In response to the rebellion, the Act of Union (1800) was enacted, closing the Irish Parliament and ruling Ireland directly from London.

How did the physical force tradition influence future Irish political movements?

It encouraged later generations to consider physical force as a means to achieve a republic, influencing uprisings like the 1916 Rising.

Name three significant uprisings in the 19th century influenced by the 1798 Rebellion?

The Rising of 1803, The Young Irelanders Rising of 1848, and the Fenian Rising of 1867.

What was the outcome of the 1798 Rebellion in terms of casualties?

Between 10,000 and 30,000 people were killed during the rebellions.