Irish Rebellion Flashcards
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Republicanism
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It involved the use of violence to end the British rule in Ireland
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Defenders
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Was a secret society set up to defend Catholic Farmers.
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Orange order
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Set up to defend Protestants and British rule.
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Act of union
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It formed a new country by uniting England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland.
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Yeomanry
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A new army set up by the British.
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Loyalist
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A supporter of the British governement
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Pike
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A pike is a pole weapon, a very long thrusting spear formerly used extensively by infantry.
