Irish Rebellion (1798) Flashcards
When was United Irishmen set up
1791
United irishmens first members
Wolfe tone and Henry joy mc craken Most were middle class Protestants
United Irishmen was first formed where
Belfast
Where was the second branch of United Irishmen
Dublin
Who set up United Irishmen Dublin branch
James napper Tandy
What did the United Irishmen want to do
Unite Catholics and Protestants
Bring Liberty and equality to Ireland
Reduce English power in Ireland by peaceful means
Why did United Irishmen have to become a secret society
As they were banned in 1793
Lord Edward Fitzgerald and about him
From one of most families In Ireland
Member of Protestant ascendency
Lived in Leinster house
Supporter of French Revolution and wanted same for Ireland
Tension over land
Land prices increased and Catholics were idling to pay more for land leading to division among the religions
Violence and fighting over land
Secret society: were defenders set up to protect Catholic farmers and orange order was set up to protect Protestant farmers
At this point aims of United Irishmen changed they were wiling to use violence
French help
Organised by Wolfe tone
French were willing to help to weaken their British enemy
French sent invasion fled with 43 ships 14000 soldiers
It was a disaster as;
One ship separated from rest
Violent storm prevented troops raving in Ireland
Forced to return to France and never interested in helping again
Causes of Irish rebellion
Protestant ascendency- Protestants had power over land, Catholics had few rights and couldn’t sit at Parliament
Penal laws- discriminated against Catholics and Presbyterians making them unhappy
Influence from Americana me French Revolution
