2. American Independence

Question 1

What years did the American revolution take place in?

Answer 1

1775-1783 (last for 8 years)

Question 2

How did the American revolution encourage the group- Irish Volunteers?

Answer 2

It encouraged the growth of a more thoughtful and forceful nationalist perspective.
A successful revolution in America raised prospects for Ireland and gain greater political rights.
Republicanism became favourable.