Ireland in the Nineteenth Century

I. Introduction
II. After the Act of Union

A. Terms of the Union

B. Economic & Political Consequences

III. Daniel O’Connell and Resisting the Union

A. Goals of the Catholic Association

B. Methods and Tactics

IV. Catholic Emancipation (1829)

A. Timing of the Repeal
B. Consequences for Irish Politics
V. After Catholic Emancipation

A. Alliance with the Whigs
B. Limits to the Alliance
C. Tories and the Revival of Agitation

D. Waning of O’Connell’s Influence

VI. The Irish Famine (1845-9)

A. Causes of the Famine
B. Death Toll and Consequences

C. Fenian Movement

VII. Conclusion

Key Terms

Act of Union
Daniel O’Connell

Catholic Association

Catholic Emancipation

Repeal Association
Irish Famine

Young Ireland

Fenian Movement

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