Who were the United Irishmen?
a group of Protestant Irishmen inspired by the French Revolution to campaign for Irish Independence
Explain why Catholics wanted Independence in 1798?
They were being discriminated against because of the Penal Laws
How is the French Revolution linked to the 1798 Rebellion?
It inspired the United Irishmen to fight for independence from Britain
What is Sectarianism?
Conflict or hatred based on Religion
Explain Physical force Nationalism?
Nationalists using violence to fight for Irish Independence from Britain
What were the Penal Laws?
laws designed to keep Catholics poor and powerless
Who were the Protestant Ascendancy?
wealthy land owning church of Ireland minority
