rebels
Who was a famous leader of the rebellion?
Theobald wolfe tone
Which revolution inspired the United Irishmen?
french revolution
american revolution
what year did the rebellion take place
1798
how much is your test on monday worth?
What makes up the rest
test- 50%
participation- 25%
notes/ copy- 25%
Did the rebellion succeed or fail?
it failed
What group organised the rebellion?
The united irishmen
Name one group that faced discrimination in Ireland before the rebellion.
catholics
presbyterians
what job did wolfe tone have
barrister/ lawyer
Name one province where the rebellion took place.
Leinster or Ulster
True or false.
Spies infiltrated the united irishmen which caused them to fail
true
Name one weapon used by the rebels.
What did many Irish people want from Britain?
More rights or independence
where did the french fleet try to dock but could not due to bad weather
bantry bay, cork
what is the name of the organisation in Northern Ireland that was founded to maintain Protestant control
The orange order
What happened to Wolfe Tone after he was captured?
He committed suicide in prison after being sentenced to death
What was the main aim of the United Irishmen?
To create an independent Irish republic.
who made up most of the population catholics or protestants.
AND
who had more control, land etc, catholics or protestants
1. catholics
2. protestants
What important battle in Wexford ended the rebellion there?
The battle of vinegar hill
what is parimentary tradition?
politics to achieve change
What happened to many rebels after the rebellion?
Many were executed, imprisoned, or transported.
Which country did wolfe tone travel to for help
france
where did wolfe tone study?
Trinity college, dublin
Which county saw major fighting and rebel success early in the rebellion?
wexford
what does the term physical force refer to
violence to achieve change
Why did the rebellion fail?
Poor organisation, lack of weapons, and strong British forces.