Daniel O connel and parliamentary tradition

What is parliamentary tradition?

achieving political change through peaceful political means.

What did the 1801 act of union do?

ended irish parliament in dublin

Who was Daniel O'Connell?

significant Irish political leader who fought for catholic emancipation and Irish rights

When did O'Connell die and when was he born?

1775 - 1847

What were O'Connell's main skills?

talented lawyer and orator

What was O'Connell's primary goal?

to achieve catholic emancipation

What was catholic emancipation?

It would allow Catholics to become members of British parliament.

What did O'Connell do in 1823?

he founded the catholic association, aiming to get support for catholic emancipation.

What granted Catholics the right to sit in Parliament?

Catholic relief act in 1829

What happened to O'Connell in 1828?

He became the first catholic MP in over a century when he was elected for County Clare

What did O'Connell want to do after he had acheived catholic emancipation?

abolish the act of union and restore an Irish parliament in Dublin.

When did O'Connell establish the repeal association (aiming to abolish the act of union)

1840

what were monster meetings?

mass rallies to gather support for abolishing the act of union and to put pressure on the British government.

What is O'Connell very well known for?

his political approach always being non violent

Did he ever abolish the act of union?

No, but his efforts inspired others and advanced Irish nationalism.

What was the catholic question?

the debate over whether Catholics in Ireland and Britain should be granted civil rights.

What was a chief secretary?

a senior British government official in Ireland, responsible for administering the government's policies.