1798- Irish rebellion Flashcards
1
Q
causes
A
- Unfair Politics
- Americian and French revollution
- Wolf Tone and the UI
2
Q
Protestant Ascendancy
A
members of the church who controlled land and had power
3
Q
Theobald Wolf Tone
A
Anglican
dislike how catholics were treated.
Wanted protestants and catholics to unite
4
Q
Society of United Irishmen
A
group in belfast to unite religions and reduce english power and to make a fairer government.
5
Q
Orange order
A
prod organisation set up to celbrate king william taking over the catholics
6
Q
British Tortue Tactics
A
- Flogging
- Half hanging
- Pitch cap
