Objectives: - To know the main actions of the Fenians in the period 1860-1880. To be able to evaluate how far they influenced the relationship between Britain and Ireland. Outcomes: - D grade – will be able to describe the actions of the Fenians. C grade – will be able to explain the impact of individual actions. B grade – will be able to analyse the importance of the Fenians based on a range of evidence. A grade – will be able to reach a substantiated conclusion about the impact of the Fenians on the relationship between Britain and Ireland. Differentiated learning : - Reading is differentiated. Literacy: - Vocab triangle added to throughout to ensure that students know the key terminology. SMSC: - Cultural – importance and role groups in developing a nationalist belief. Comparison, where appropriate, with modern examples to compare import of groups.

British reforms in the 1830s and 40s Young Ireland Source Provenance In what ways does it agree with the interpretation of the film>? In what ways does the interpretation of this source differ? Why does it have the slant that it does?   Key Groups Individuals British actions Groups…Individuals…British Actions? O’Connell British reforms in the 1830s and 40s Young Ireland British actions during the Irish famine Influence and Activity 1800 1810 1820 1830 1840 1850 1860 1870 1880 1890 1900 1910 1920 1930

How significant were groups in influencing the relationship between Britain and Ireland?

How important were the Fenians in developing the relationship between Britain and Ireland? Subject Objective(s) To know the main actions of the Fenians in the period 1860-1880. To be able to evaluate how far they influenced the relationship between Britain and Ireland. Learning Outcomes: D grade – will be able to describe the actions of the Fenians. C grade – will be able to explain the impact of individual actions. B grade – will be able to analyse the importance of the Fenians based on a range of evidence. A grade – will be able to reach a substantiated conclusion about the impact of the Fenians on the relationship between Britain and Ireland.

Irish Nationalism 1850-1890 Vocabulary Pyramid As you move through the next few lessons, make sure that you are defining the keywords on this vocab triangle as they are important in developing your understanding of this period. Land Acts Land War Boycott Coercion Unionism Home Rule League Home Government Association 3 Fs Ulster Custom Orange Order Tenant League Land League Federalism Home Rule Parnellism Fenianism Invincibles New Departure Gaelic Revival Irish Nationalism 1850-1890 Vocabulary Pyramid

The Fenians You have been given a series of events involving the Fenians. Organise them into a logical structure to show the impact and influence they had on the relationship between Britain and Ireland.

How significant were groups in influencing the relationship between Britain and Ireland?

C grade – how far does this sources support our lesson conclusions? B grade – how much weight can be given to this piece of contemporary evidence? A grade – would O’Connell have agreed with the lesson conclusions/contemporary evidence?