A drawing by James Gillray, an English artist, on End of the Irish Invasion; – or – the Destruction of the French Armada (1797)
1. Was the artist in favour or against the attempted French invasion of Bantry Bay? Use the features of the drawing to explain your answer.
2. Is this drawing propaganda? Explain your answer.
How did Tone’s ideas change? During the 1790s, Wolfe Tone changed his ideas.
● In 1791, he said he owed his loyalty to the King of England and Ireland. ● He said he would ‘spill my blood in his service’. ● He would reform parliament. ● Later he said he wanted to break the connection with England. ● He wanted to use force to achieve his aims.
Assessing Your Learning
1. What was the name of Wolfe Tone’s pamphlet about Catholics in Ireland? 2. Why was Tone disappointed with the British Government? 3. How did war between Britain and France change everything? 4. Where did Tone go for help for the rebellion? 5. What help was provided to Tone? 6. How did Tone’s ideas change?
See Chapter 11 in the Skills Book for further questions.