1798 Causes and Wolfe Tone

In the 18th Century, who controlled the parliament in Dublin?

• the Catholics

• the Gaelic Irish

• The Protestant Ascendency

• The Presbyterians

What percentage of the land did the Protestant Ascendency own?

• 10%

• 80%

• 15%

• 100%

What percentage of the land in Ireland did Catholics own?

• 10%

• 15%

• 100%

• 80%

What was the name of the laws under which Catholics were discriminated against?

• The Penal Laws

• The Potato Laws

• The Protestant Laws

Which of the following were examples of Penal laws: (choose 2 answers)

• Catholics could not vote

• Catholics could attend school

• Catholics could not open or attend schools

• Catholics could sit in parliament

The penal laws were designed to keep Catholics poor and powerless. True or false?

• True

• False

As well as Catholics, what group of protestants were discriminated against?

• Anglicans

• Presbyterians

What two countries inspired Ireland during the 18th century? (hint: these two countries had just held revolutions)

• Britain and China

• Germany and Japan

• America and France

Catholics and presbyterians in Ireland were attracted to what ideas from the French Revolution?

• Liberty, equality, Fraternity

• Liberty, no taxes, Fraternity

• Liberty, no absolute monarch, no bread

Where was Wolfe Tone born?

• Dublin

• Limerick

• Wexford

• Paris