Ireland 1798 - 1845 Flashcards
What was the Act of Union? What did it create?
It merged Ireland with Britain, creating the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
What the result of this Act of Union?
The Irish parliament was abolished, the Irish MPs were sent to Westminster.
Was the Act of Union welcomed? Why?
No, many people felt it reduced Irelands power
What was Daniel O’Connell know as?
The liberator
What did Daniel O’Connell do?
He led a peaceful campaign for Catholic rights
What did Daniel O’Connells efforts lead to?
The Catholic Emancipation Act
What was the Catholic Emancipation Act?
It allowed MPs and to hold public office
What did O’Connell unsuccessfully do?
He tried to undo the act of Union
What was the Repeal Movement?
It was O’Connell’s campaign against the British
How did O’Connell try to grant his repeal?
By organising “ monster meetings “ - huge crowds of people protesting
When was the tithe war?
1830’s
Why did the tithe war (1830’s) start?
Irish farmers were being forced to pay a tithe to the Protestant Church of Ireland, even if they were Catholic
What was the result of the 1830’s tithe war?
After all the protests and violence they reluctantly reduced the tithes
What new political group emerged in the 1840’s?
The young Irelanders
What did the young Irelanders believe?
That Ireland should be an independent state
Who were the young Irelanders inspired by?
The revolutions occurring across Europe
What were most people’s occupation in Ireland at the time?
Tenant farmers
Did Irish people have home security?
No, they rented from wealthy landlords, lived in poor conditions, and could be evicted at any time
What industries grew in the 1800’s?
Linen production & ship building
Did Dublin continue to increase economically after the act of union?
No, it decreased economically
What county increased economically after the act of union? Why?
Belfast because it grew as an industrial city, especially in shipbuilding and textiles
Why was the Irish language declining in the 1800’s?
Due to English rule and education policies
Where was Irish still spoken in the majority in Ireland ?
The countryside
When were the first railways in Ireland built?
1830’s
