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1798 Rebellion

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(History) Quiz on 1798 Rebellion, created by Ali Dragozova on 25/03/2014.
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Question 1

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What year was the Society of United Irishmen formed and why?
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  • 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.

Question 2

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

Question 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?
Answer
  • Penal Laws
  • Grattan's Parliament
  • Brehon Laws

Question 4

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Why was the system of government unfair?
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  • 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.

Question 5

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

Question 6

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

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

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

Question 10

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

Question 11

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

Question 12

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In 1791 Wolfe Tone wrote a pamphlet called...
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  • 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

Question 13

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

Question 14

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In the 1790s there was tension over land because......
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  • 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.

Question 15

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The Orange Order was...
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  • 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.

Question 16

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What were Wolfe Tone's aims after the S.O.U.I was banned ? (3)
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  • 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.

Question 17

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

Question 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.
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  • True
  • False

Question 19

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

Question 20

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

Question 21

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Why did the leadership of the United Irishmen decide to rebel?
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  • 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.

Question 22

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

Question 23

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

Question 24

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

Question 25

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

Question 26

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

Question 27

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

Question 28

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

Question 29

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

Question 30

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

Question 31

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

Question 32

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

Question 33

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

Question 34

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What were 3 consequences of the 1798 rebellion?
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  • 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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