Dates Flashcards
1782
Whigs Constitutional Reform
Created Grattan’s Parliament
1791
Society Of United Irishmen set up
1793
The French Revolution
1795
The Orange Order set up
1798
United Irishmen Rebellion
Led by Wolfe Tone
1800
The Act of Union Proposed by Pitt (Tory)
with Emancipation
1801
Act of Union passed
without Emancipation
1823
Catholic Association set up by Daniel O’Connell
1824
O’Connell arrested on Incitement to Rebellion
1826
Great Britain General Election
Catholic Association called for members to defy their Landlords and vote for Pro-Emancipation candidates
1828
County Clare By-Election. Daniel O’Connell wins seat
1829
Catholic Emancipation passed by Wellington (Tory)
1831 - 1838
The Tithe War
1832
The Great Reform Bill, passed by Grey (Whig)
1832
Education Reform, Grey (Whig)