The 1798 Rebellion Flashcards
What was the society of United Irishmen
Formed in 1790 to bring the ideals of the French Revolution to Ireland
How was Ireland governed in 1790
British King ruled Ireland and there was a parliament. The parliament were allowed to make laws without getting approval from the British
What people made up the United Irishmen
Made up of mainly middle class Protestants who wanted change in Ireland. Hoped to unite all of Ireland and religions through peaceful means
Why did the British ban the society of United Irishmen
It was a pro France organisation in the war against Britain and France
Who was Lord Edward Fitzgerald
A wealthy man who wanted an irish republic. He beloved violence was needed
What were wolf tone’s aims after the society was banned
Ireland to be a republic
Violence was needed
Unite all Irishmen of all religions
Help from the French
How did wolf tone get the French to send an army
He met with a French spy but was caught and forced to go to America. He then travelled to France and convinced them to send an army
Why did the French not reach Ireland
A violent storm stopped the forty three ships from landing. Tone could not get them to send any more soldiers
Explain pitch capped
Cap filled with tar and set alight
What were the main events of the actual rebellion in 1798
Planned rebellion for 23rd of May in 1798
Thought they could count on 100000 people to fight
Name the two leaders of the United Irishmen who were spies
Leonard McNally
Thomas Reynolds
What were the causes of the rebellion
Support for the French Revolution
Activities of the United Irishmen and wolf tone
Unfair political system
War between Britain and France, hope of French help
Governments use of terror
What happened at vinegar hill
Captured the rebel headquarters in Wexford vinegar hill
Leaders were hanged
Rebels who surrendered were pardoned
Explain what happened when the French sent a small army
1000 men landed in Mayo to fight
They defeated British in places but had to surrender in Longford
They were treated well while the Irish were hanged
Explain about the death of wolf tone
He comes back to Ireland and sentenced to death
Asked to be shot like a soldier
Attempted to kill himself and died a week later
