Chapter 5 Flashcards
1
Q
When was the French Revolution?
A
1789
2
Q
What did Tom Paine think of the French Revolution?
A
It was a triumph and pushed for reforms
3
Q
Edmund Burke?
A
Hated it, seen as an extreme reaction
4
Q
When was the rights of man by Tom Paine written?
A
1790’s
5
Q
When was the Priestley riots?
A
11-15th July 1791
6
Q
How much damage was caused?
A
£23,000, 27 homes and magistrates refused to arrest
7
Q
When was the Act Against seditious writings?
A
May 1792
8
Q
What happened to Habeus Corpus?
A
It was suspended
9
Q
When was the Public Relief Act where Catholic’s could vote
A
1793
10
Q
Why did Pitt resign in 1795?
A
Due to catholic emancipation being voted against it
11
Q
Who was head of the 1798 Irish rebellion?
A
Wolfe Tone
12
Q
When was the United Kingdom formed?
A
1st January 1801
