Key Radicals and Reformers: Daniel O'Connell the Liberator

Question 1

Who was Daniel O’Connell?

Answer 1

He was a lawyer who became first great 19th-century Irish national leader.

Question 2

Where did he study and how did it affect him?

Answer 2

He studied in France, and left after the FR after what he saw he became a Pacifist.

When he got back to Ireland he joined the United Irishman (but refused to fight). 1798.

Question 3

What happened in 1815?

Answer 3

O’Connell harshly criticized the Protestant dominant Dublin corporation.

He was challenged by John D’Esterre to a duel.

Question 4

What happened in the Duel?

Answer 4

D’Esterre was killed by O’Connell.

Question 5

What did O’Connell found in 1823

Answer 5

Catholic Association,

Cost 1p a year and it had 6 million members, the Government could not suppress it.

Question 6

What did O’Connell do in 1828?

Answer 6

He stood for election to English parliament in County Clare with the backing of Church.

Question 7

Why did O’Connell stand for election?

Answer 7

He did it as a Political Stunt, as he was elected and this made the English Government feared an uprising.

Question 8

What was then passed as a result of this event?

Answer 8

Arthur Wellesley (PM at the time), passed Catholic Emancipation Act, 1829.