Revolutions Short Questions Flashcards
Give 2 causes of the American Revolution
Multiple taxes imposed on America
No representation in the British Parliament
No taxation without representation
Mention 2 effects of the American War of Independence on either France or Ireland
Ireland
Trading with America ceased
Irish people were inspired to revolt
France
France were in debt
French soldiers brought back revolutionary ideas
What was the Reign of Terror in France during the 1790s?
Period in France whereby people thought to be against the revolution were killed
Explain one way in which Ireland was affected by the French Revolution
France sent troops to Ireland
Give one reason Irishmen went to fight in the Spanish Civil War
To support the church
To support Franco
What change came about as a result of the Act of Union, 1801
Ireland was directly ruled by the parliament in London and the Dublin parliament was abolished.