Impact of the Physical Force Tradition on Irish Politics

Vocabulary flashcards derived from notes on the physical force tradition and its impact on Irish politics, primarily focusing on the 1798 Rebellion and related historical contexts.

Physical Force Tradition

A political approach that emphasizes the use of force or armed rebellion to achieve political goals, particularly in the context of Irish history.

1798 Rebellion

An uprising led by the United Irishmen against British rule, inspired by the American and French Revolutions.

United Irishmen

A republican revolutionary group founded in 1791 that aimed to unite Irish people and achieve independence from British rule.

Protestant Ascendancy

A political and social class in Ireland, predominantly Anglican, that controlled most of the land and held power over the Catholic majority.

Cromwellian Plantations

The settlement schemes in the mid-17th century that redistributed land in Ireland from Catholics to Protestant settlers, significantly affecting land ownership.

Penal Laws

A series of laws imposed in Ireland that restricted the rights and privileges of Catholics, aimed at maintaining Protestant dominance.

Dissenters

Non-conformist Protestants, such as Presbyterians, who did not align with the established Church of Ireland.

Land Ownership Before and After Cromwell

Refers to the drastic changes in land ownership in Ireland where Catholics lost significant amounts of land to Protestant settlers following Cromwell's campaigns.

Impact of American Revolution

The influence that the American Revolution had on Irish politics, inspiring aspirations for liberty and equality among Irish citizens.

Impact of French Revolution

The effect of the French Revolution on Ireland, which heightened fears of rebellion against British rule and ignited revolutionary sentiment.