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English 21 Public

Irish history & catholic emancipation

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Where was Daniel born?

Carhan near Cahirciveen co. Kerry

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What year was he born in?

1775

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What were the laws passed under British rule that banned Catholics from doing certain things?

Penal laws

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The Penal laws meant Catholics couldn’t gain two things. What were they?

Wealth & power

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How did Daniels parents manage to keep their estate?

A Protestant friend signed the deeds

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Name some of the things Catholics couldn’t do under penal laws?

Vote, own land, own an expensive horse, set up a school, teach..

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Who paid for Daniel’s education?

His uncle

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What was the type of school Daniel attended?

A hedge school

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Daniel moved to and studied in France. What was happening in France at the time?

The French Revolution

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Daniel became a what when he returned to Ireland?

A lawyer

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In what year did the United Irishmen have rebellion in? (Hint: same year Daniel became a lawyer)

1798

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Where did this 1798 rebellion happen?

Wexford

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Daniel said no political change is worth a single drop of what?

Of human blood

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What was the name of the act that was passed that meant MPs had to go to London?

Act of Union

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What flag was placed at Dublin castle?

Union Jack

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The religious and political freedom that Daniel sought was called what?

Catholic emancipation

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