What you need to know The background of the causes. A study of one revolutionary leader, study of the changes sought and brought about by the actions of the leader. How the French Revolution influenced events in Ireland Consequences of the 1798 Rebellion in Ireland.

Main causes Unfair political system. The Protestant Ascendency refused to share power. Influence of the ideas from the American and French Revolution: equality, liberty, setting up a republic. Activities of Wolfe Tone and the United Irishmen. French supported Irish to have a revolution in Ireland. The brutal response of the British to the United Irishmen.

Henry Grattan Campaigned for greater freedom for the Irish Parliament. Had Poyning’s Law abolished. A law stating that the king and his advisors in London must approve any law before it was passed in Dublin.

Change needed Catholics, poor Protestants and Presbyterians wanted change and equal rights. The Protestant Ascendancy

‘An Argument of behalf of Irish Catholics’

William Drennan Thomas Russell Henry Joy McCracken

Aims: -To unite all Irish people of all religions to work towards equal rights. -To reduce the power of the British in Ireland -To work peacefully to achieve their aims.

Song What was the name of the band that sung this song? What was the theme/topic of the song? What names did you recognise from the song? What names were mentioned in the song that you hadn’t heard of before? Why would a band write songs on this topic? Why is this kind of music popular among many Irish people today?

Review Irish ruled by Grattan’s Parliament Protestant ascendancy controlled Parliament. Catholics or poorer Protestants were not allowed to become MPs Many began to look or equal rights Wolfe Tone: ‘An Argument on behalf of the Catholics of Ireland’. United Irishmen: Aim: reform of Irish Parliament Wanted to achieve aims peacefully

Banned because of links with French

Wolfe Tone had to flee to France

Lord Edward Fitzgerald Soon after the United Irishmen were banned, the members began to believe that their aims could only be achieved through violence Wanted an independent Ireland and wanted a republic. Large numbers of Irish Catholics joined. He was Influenced by French Revolution.

Wolfe Tone in France Tried to get French support. French listened as they were enemies with Britain. Sent a feet of 43 ships, 43,000 soldiers to Ireland. Leader of ships was General Lazare Hoche Never arrived in Ireland. Hoche’s fleet got separated from others. when the others arrived, they could not land in Bantry, Cork as a result of a storm.

British shocked Decided to destroy the United Irishmen Many leaders arrested. Ulster: Population terrorised and weapons seized. Pitch Capping

Main causes Unfair political system. The Protestant Ascendency refused to share power. Influence of the ideas from the American and French Revolution: equality, liberty, setting up a republic. Activities of Wolfe Tone and the United Irishmen. French supported Irish to have a revolution in Ireland. The brutal response of the British to the United Irishmen.