During the 1798 uprising in Ireland, who were the Croppies? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Junior Cycle History - Question xiii - 2011

The Croppies were a group of rebels during the 1798 Irish Uprising, known for their affiliation with the United Irishmen. The term 'Croppy' referred to suspected rebels, particularly due to their cropped hairstyles, which were a symbol of their defiance against British authority and traditional Irish customs. This distinctive hairstyle was adopted by many in solidarity during the uprising, marking them out as part of the revolutionary movement.