1798 Rebellion

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(History) Quiz am 1798 Rebellion, erstellt von Ali Dragozova am 25/03/2014.
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Frage 1

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What year was the Society of United Irishmen formed and why?
Antworten
  • In the 1790s to bring ideals of the French Revolution to Ireland.
  • In 1789 to bring down the force the government to decrease the amount of taxes.

Frage 2

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Who ruled Ireland in 1789.
Antworten
  • Louise XIV
  • King George III
  • George Washington

Frage 3

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In 1782 the British allowed Ireland to pass it's own laws without needing Britain's approval what was this called?
Antworten
  • Penal Laws
  • Grattan's Parliament
  • Brehon Laws

Frage 4

Frage
Why was the system of government unfair?
Antworten
  • As only wealthy members of the Church of Ireland could be elected as members. Catholics weren't allowed to become members of the parliament.
  • As only Catholics could vote under the Penal laws. Only priests and bishops could be elected.

Frage 5

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The parliament was dominated by wealthy landlord families called the Protestant Ascendancy.
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 6

Frage
Only Catholics could vote, Protestants were discriminated.
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 7

Frage
Wealthy landlord families rented land to farmers called....
Antworten
  • Nomads
  • Travelers
  • Tenants

Frage 8

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Catholics were not allowed to become members of the parliament, This was one of the few remaining Penal Laws.
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 9

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Why had the Penal Laws been passed?
Antworten
  • To stop Catholics from becoming more powerful.
  • To discriminate Catholics
  • To stop Catholics paying taxes.

Frage 10

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Only wealthy people could vote in elections.
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 11

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Theobald Wolfe Tone called for a reform of the Irish parliament.
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 12

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In 1791 Wolfe Tone wrote a pamphlet called...
Antworten
  • Catholics Should Have Rights
  • An Argument On Behalf Of Ireland
  • An Argument on Behalf of the Catholics of Ireland
  • The Society Of United Irishmen Rebellion

Frage 13

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Henry Joy McCraken ,William Russell and George Drennan were some leading figures in the S.O.U.I meeting.
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 14

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In the 1790s there was tension over land because......
Antworten
  • Irish pop. was growing quickly and there was not enough room.
  • Irish didn't have money to afford their land.
  • The British were taking Irish land.

Frage 15

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The Orange Order was...
Antworten
  • a society to protect Protestants during the time when there were battles over land.
  • A court to where criminals were taken and tried deciding on their punishment.

Frage 16

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What were Wolfe Tone's aims after the S.O.U.I was banned ? (3)
Antworten
  • He wanted Ireland to have Independence from Britain.
  • He wanted to be elected for the parliament.
  • He believed only violence would have to be used to make Ireland independent.
  • Tone hoped to unite all Irishmen to support Irish freedom regardless religion.
  • Tone wanted to free Catholics of taxes.

Frage 17

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The Society of United Irishmen was banned in...
Antworten
  • 1794
  • 1789
  • 1795
  • 1792

Frage 18

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General Lazare Hoche's expedition was a disaster. Hoche's ship was separated from the main fleet. When the rest of the fleet arrived at Bantry Bay a violent storm prevented them from landing.
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 19

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As of the close encounter at Bantry Bay the British took severe measurements they....
Antworten
  • Executed anyone caught giving the oath of membership for the United Irishmen.
  • took control of all ports.
  • Formed a new army called Yeomanry.

Frage 20

Frage
As of the close encounter at Bantry Bay the British took severe measurements they....
Antworten
  • Executed anyone caught giving the oath of membership for the United Irishmen.
  • took control of all ports.
  • Formed a new army called Yeomanry.

Frage 21

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Why did the leadership of the United Irishmen decide to rebel?
Antworten
  • The were afraid the government would soon crush their movement.
  • They were angry at the government and wanted to be independent once and for all.

Frage 22

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Name 2 spies that betrayed the U.I's plan of rebellion
Antworten
  • Thomas Russell
  • Leonard McNally
  • Thomas Reynolds
  • Leon McCarry

Frage 23

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What counties did fighting start in ?
Antworten
  • Kildare
  • Louth
  • Wexford
  • Carlow
  • Meath
  • Longford

Frage 24

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What counties did fighting start in ?
Antworten
  • Kildare
  • Louth
  • Wexford
  • Carlow
  • Meath
  • Longford

Frage 25

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People in Wicklow were excited by reports of massacres of rebels.
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 26

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Who led the attack of Antrim in the Ulster Rebellion ,how many men attacked?
Antworten
  • William Drennan 5,000 men
  • Thomas Russell 10,000 men
  • Henry Joy McCracken 6,000 men

Frage 27

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The British regained control at the Battle of Ballinahinch.
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 28

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The rebels did a terrible thing at Scullabogue they...
Antworten
  • Set fire to a barn containing loyalist prisoners including women and children.
  • Opened fire and killed over 20 people.

Frage 29

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Father Philip Roche resigned as leader of the rebels after the events at Scullabogue. Harvey took his place.
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 30

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3 types of forces were used to defeat the rebels. Name them
Antworten
  • The Protestant Yeomanry
  • The Militia
  • The British Army - The Redcoats
  • All of the Above/Below

Frage 31

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General Cornwallis was sent to Ireland to restore order.
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 32

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What is republicanism?
Antworten
  • It involved the use of violence to end British rule in Ireland.
  • It involved using non-violent methods to convince the government to surrender.

Frage 33

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Robert Emmet organised another rebellion in 1805.
Antworten
  • True
  • False

Frage 34

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What were 3 consequences of the 1798 rebellion?
Antworten
  • It brought great death and destruction to Ireland.
  • The aim of uniting Catholics and Protestants failed.
  • The Act of Union was passed to make sure the rebellion didn't happen again,it closed the Irish parliament.
  • All 3 above/below
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