Rum Rebellion Flashcards
Who demolished the rum trade?
William Bligh
What is a coup?
A coup is the event in which the military override the Government, they start acting without orders nor consent.
What date did the NSW Corps arrest William Bligh?
The date was the 26th of January, 1808.
When did the Rum Rebellion end?
The Rum Rebellion ended in 1810.
Who ended the Rum Rebellion and what did he enforce?
Governor Lachlan Macquarie ended the Rum Rebellion when he enforced the ‘Rule of Law.’
What is the ‘Rule of Law’?
The ‘Rule of Law’ is a rule in which everyone must abide by the same laws. The Government has to make laws and not just give the orders.
What was the significance of the coup?
The coup had only occurred once throughout Australia but also happened on the very day of Australia Day!
Who arrested Bligh and where did these people travel?
About 400 men from the NSW Corps traveled around Sydney Cove to arrest Bligh, 3 of the 400 men caught him under a bed in Government House.
Why were 400 men used to capture Bligh?
Paul Brunton states that this was so to tell people that it was a theatrical point, it was a solemn state occasion.
What did Bligh do and what year?
In 1806, Bligh shuttled down the Rum trade, listened to the consternation of poor settlers and took back land for public use.
Who led the New South Wales Corps?
Major George Johnston did so.
Who felt threatened by Bligh’s actions?
Both Major George Johnston and John MacArthur felt threatened.
Why was the NSW Corps concerned with Bligh’s actions?
The NSW Corps were concerned as they thought Bligh was an interloper, the NSW lost wealth after the Rum trade closed. They also were losing power as well.
When was the coup named the Rum Rebellion?
The coup was named the Rum Rebellion 50 years later in 1860.
What occurred almost two years after the Rum Rebellion?
- John Macarthur was forced to leave the colony.
- NSW Corps was disbanded (Broke up and separated)
- Johnston was cashiered.
