History

• What year did the Rebellion occur?

  1798
• What was a significant event during the 1798 Rebellion?

  The Death of Wolfe Tone
• What is the term used for the ruling class in Ireland during the 1798 Rebellion?

  Ascendancy
• Who were the Volunteers in the context of the 1798 Rebellion?

  A group that sought Irish independence
• What does the term "Penal Laws" refer to in the context of the 1798 Rebellion?

  Restrictions imposed on Catholics and dissenters
• How did the Penal Laws contribute to the 1798 Rebellion?

  They created social and economic problems for catholics and dissenters
• What was the significance of Vinegar Hill during the rebellion?

  It was a key battle site
• What was the outcome of the 1798 Rebellion?

  It was ultimately suppressed by British forces
• What role did Wolfe Tone play in the 1798 Rebellion?

  He was a leading figure adviser for Irish nationalism
• Who welcomes viewers to the Glorious Heritage overview of Catholic Church History?

  1. Charity
• What is the main focus of the Glorious Heritage overview?

  The story of the Catholic Church
• What significant event occurred after St. Patrick converted the Irish?

  Many monasteries and monks emerged
• Who broke from the Catholic Church in the mid-1500s?

  Henry VII of England
• What was the consequence of Henry VII's break from the Catholic Church for Irish Catholics?

  Life became more difficult for them
• Who led an army into Ireland to punish the Irish Catholics?

  Oliver Cromwell
• What did Cromwell's actions cause in Ireland?

  Fear, death, and destruction
• What was the name of the important church destroyed by Cromwell?

  The Rock of Castle
• What were the penal laws enacted by the British overlords in the late 1600s?

  New laws to punish Irish Catholics
• What rights were denied by the penal laws?

  Voting, holding public office, and practicing law
• What was one of the cruel tactics used by Protestants against starving Irish Catholics?

  Offering soup for conversion to Protestantism
• What was the main purpose of the penal laws?

  To keep the Irish poor and downtrodden
• How did most Irish Catholics respond to the penal laws?

  They refused to deny their faith
• How long did the penal laws last before being repealed?

  About 60 years
• What was the impact of the penal laws by the late 1700s?

  Much land was owned by the British
• What was the injustice faced by the Irish regarding land ownership?

  They could not own land on their island
• What did the Irish have to do to attend Mass during the penal laws?

  Go to the wilderness or mountains
• What were the large stones used as altars called?

  Mass rocks
• What did the Irish risk by attending Mass at the mass rocks?

  Imprisonment or death
• Who narrates the story about attending Mass at the mass rocks?

  Sheamus
• What did Sheamus and his family do to avoid detection while going to Mass?

  They took a narrow, winding path
• What was the atmosphere like during the secret Mass at the mass rock?

  Filled with tension and fear of discovery
• What did the priest do when soldiers approached after Mass?

  He hid the altar linens and candles
• What is the next topic to be covered in the series?

  The blue time period called Exile
• What are the main features of the penal laws enacted in Ireland?

  • Denied voting rights
  • Prohibited holding public office
  • Banned practicing law
  • Restricted land ownership
  • Forbade education abroad
  • Required payment to Protestant churches
• What were the consequences of Cromwell's actions on Irish Catholics?

  • Persecution and violence
  • Destruction of churches
  • Enactment of penal laws
  • Long-lasting oppression
• How did the Irish Catholics maintain their faith during the penal laws?

  • Attending secret Mass at mass rocks
  • Praying in hiding
  • Supporting each other in faith
  • Refusing to convert to Protestantism
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• Why can the 1798 rebellion in Ireland be confusing for students?

  Due to many different names of forces
• What was the Royal militia formed for in 1793?

  • Formed into regiments for each County
  • Majority were Protestant men, some Catholics
  • Included infantry and cavalry
  • Force of about 20,000 men
• When was the yeomanry formed?

  In 1796