8. Young Ireland Flashcards
What did O’Connell’s failed Repeal Association lead to?
His efforts inspired a younger generation of nationalists -> create more robust and radical movement
How did the YI convey their messages?
Were associated with weekly newspaper ‘Nation’ which was set up in 1842 to help publicise the repeal
Who were leaders?
Davis, Duffy and Mitchell
What did Davis, Duffy and Mitchell do?
Formulate a broader set of ideas about Irish nationalism and achieve their sims through whatever means necessary
Who were included in the YI?
All those who lived in the country- regardless of religious faith
How did the older generation respond to the YI?
Believed their ideas were too naive and hotheaded
What did the YI establish?
‘Irish Confederation’ 1847
Why was the Irish Confederation created?
Definite split from O’Connell . To be a new, more spirited organisation
How popular was the Irish Confederation?
Spread across Ireland and even parts of Britain
Where the YI’s ideas supported by all?
No, there was not much support outside Dublin and openess towards religion did not win support from Catholic clergy
What did Duffy and O’Brien advocate?
Advocated parliamentary pressure by building support amongst the liberal gentry in Ireland
What did Mitchell and Lalor challenge Duffy and O’Brien?
More radicak approach that encouraged peasant led rebellion
When did the YI attempt a rebellion?
1848
What the 1848 rebellion successful?
The uprising was hasty and poorly organised where they lacked real resources or direction
What did the failed uprising lead to?
Arrest of Mitchell. Following his conviction YI made arrangements for an uprising and use similar methods like the French did
How did the British respond tot he 1848 uprising?
British govt poured 10,000 troops into Ireland after sending spied in
Did the YI carry on with their uprising after British involved?
Nationalists sought to make a stand of a more assertive method and to push for its objectives despite the weight of British supremacy
- effort manifested in several minor encounters with British troops
How did the 1848 uprising result in?
Order was restored and several YI leaders were arrested snd taken to Tasmania
Where the YI successful?
Failure of 1848 rebellion signalled the demise of YI where they failed to achieve any of its goals
Any good outcomes for the YI?
Rekindled sense of Irish nationalism
