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Who were the United Irishmen?

A political group founded by Wolfe Tone to unite all Irish people and end British rule.

When were the United Irishmen formed?

1791.

What inspired the United Irishmen?

The American and French Revolutions.🇺🇸🇫🇷

Who was Wolfe Tone?

A Protestant lawyer and leader of the United Irishmen.🇮🇪⚖️

What religion was Wolfe Tone?

Protestant.

What were the goals of the United Irishmen?

End British rule, unite Irish people of all religions, and create a republic.🤝🇮🇪

What country did the United Irishmen hope would help them?

France.🇫🇷

Why were Catholics angry in the 1790s?

They faced discrimination and had no power in Parliament.😠✝️

Why were Protestants (Presbyterians) also angry?

They were treated unfairly by the Anglican ruling class.⛪✝️

What did the Penal Laws do?

They restricted Catholic rights, e.g. land, voting, education.📜⛔

What was the Act of Union (1801)?

Ireland joined with Britain, creating the UK Parliament in London.🇬🇧🏛️

When was Wolfe Tone arrested?

1798.

Where was Wolfe Tone arrested?

Off the coast of Donegal with a French fleet.⚓🇫🇷

What happened to Wolfe Tone after his arrest?

He was sentenced to death but died in prison (probably suicide).⚖️☠️

Why is Wolfe Tone important?

He is seen as the father of Irish republicanism.🇮🇪🔥

Why did the 1798 Rebellion happen?

Anger over British rule, religious discrimination, and influence of other revolutions.💢🇺🇸🇫🇷

What county had the biggest rebellion?

Wexford.🔥

Who led the rebellion in Wexford?

Father John Murphy.⛪🔥

What was the Battle of Vinegar Hill?

Major battle in Wexford where rebels were defeated by British troops.⚔️🇬🇧

What happened at the Battle of New Ross?

Rebels attacked the town but failed to take it.💥🏘️

What was the aim of the United Irishmen?

To unite all Irish people (Catholic, Protestant, Presbyterian) and set up an Irish republic free from British rule.🇮🇪🤝

How did Wolfe Tone try to help the rebellion?

He went to France to convince them to send an army to help the Irish rebels.🇫🇷✊

What happened when the French tried to land at Bantry Bay (1796)?

A storm stopped them from landing and helping the rebels.⛈️🚫

How did the British find out about the rebellion?

They had spies and informers who leaked the rebels’ plans.🕵️‍♂️

Why did the rebellion start early in Dublin?

Leaders were arrested, and rebels acted before the plan was fully ready.😬⏰

Why did the rebellion fail?

Lack of organisation, poor weapons, early arrests of leaders, and not enough French help.💣❌

What role did religion play in the rebellion?

The rebels wanted religious unity, but sectarian violence (e.g. at Scullabogue) hurt that goal.☮️➡️⚔️

What was the massacre at Scullabogue?

Rebels killed about 200 Protestant civilians in a barn, worsening sectarian tensions.😢🔥

What was the massacre at Wexford Bridge?

Suspected loyalists were executed by rebels, showing the rebellion had turned violent.💔🔪

Who led the rebellion in Ulster?

Henry Joy McCracken and Henry Munro, both were later executed.🪦✊

What happened in Antrim and Down?

Rebels briefly took control but were defeated by British troops.📍⚔️

How many French troops came to Ireland in total?

Around 1,000 landed in Mayo with General Humbert.🇫🇷🪖

What happened at the Battle of Ballinamuck?

British forces defeated the French and Irish, ending the last major rebellion fight.⚔️🏴

What happened to the captured French troops?

They were sent back to France, but the Irish rebels were executed.😔💔

What happened to the leaders after the rebellion?

Most were executed or died in prison (like Wolfe Tone). The rebellion was crushed.☠️

What was the long-term impact of 1798?

It inspired future rebellions and made Wolfe Tone a symbol of Irish resistance.🇮🇪🔥

How did the rebellion affect Catholic and Protestant relations?

It made sectarianism worse — Protestants saw Catholics as violent, Catholics felt betrayed.😡💔

How was the United Irishmen’s message remembered?

As a symbol of hope for unity and freedom in Ireland.📜✨