1798 Rebellion (Junior Cert History): Quizzes
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What percentage of Ireland's population were Catholics during the 1798 Rebellion?
What percentage of Ireland's population were Catholics during the 1798 Rebellion?
75%
What percentage of land did Irish Catholics own despite being the majority population?
What percentage of land did Irish Catholics own despite being the majority population?
15%
Where and when were the United Irishmen founded?
Where and when were the United Irishmen founded?
Belfast, October 1791
What percentage of the population were Irish Presbyterians?
What percentage of the population were Irish Presbyterians?
10%
Which French Revolution ideals inspired Wolfe Tone?
Which French Revolution ideals inspired Wolfe Tone?
Liberty, equality, fraternity
What was the name of the newspaper published by the United Irishmen?
What was the name of the newspaper published by the United Irishmen?
The Northern Star
In what year did Wolfe Tone seek French military support that was thwarted at Bantry Bay?
In what year did Wolfe Tone seek French military support that was thwarted at Bantry Bay?
1796
Who led the rebellion in Wexford?
Who led the rebellion in Wexford?
Fr John Murphy
How many French soldiers landed at Killala during the rebellion?
How many French soldiers landed at Killala during the rebellion?
1,000
What year was the Act of Union passed?
What year was the Act of Union passed?
1801
What title is Wolfe Tone known by?
What title is Wolfe Tone known by?
Father of Irish Republicanism
When was the Orange Order founded?
When was the Orange Order founded?
1795