Nationslism Flashcards
Define nationalism
People who share a patriotic feeling for their country
When was the French Revolution?
1789
When was the American Revolution
1776
When was the United Irishmen set up
1791
Why did the United Irishmen revolt attempt fail
Key leaders were arrested
Communication was poor between rebel groups
Shortage of weapons
The British had informers that infiltrated the group
What is revolutionary nationalists
An aim to achieve independence for a country by using force
What is Constitutional nationalism
An aim to achieve independence for a country by using peaceful means
What is cultural nationalism
An aim to achieve independence for a country by using the culture of the country such as sports, language and literature.
Liberalism
The quality or state of being liberal
Republic
A state in which the head of government is not a monarch
Colony
A group of people who leave their native country
Democratic
Advocating or upholding democracy
Rights
Civil rights to every person
Revolution
An overthrow of the monarch by the people governed
Consequences of the United Irishmen rebellion
Ireland joining the United Kingdom
Who are the orange
Protestants
Who are the greens
Catholics
What was the IRB
Early form of IRA
Was a secret oath bound society
Were prepared to use force if necessary
What does the GAA stand for?
Gaelic Athletic Association
Name 2 revolutionary nationalists
Wolf Tone
Patrick Pearse
Three things that contribute to a sense of nationalism
Race
Language
Land
Was the United Irishmen Rebellion a failure or a success?
Failure
Was the GAA a failure or a success?
Success
Was Daniel O’Connell’s idea a failure or a success?
Both
