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Ireland and the Union, c1774–1923

Removing restrictions on Irish trade, 1778–82, and its legacy

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Recall questions on the restrictions in place, how the American war created the opportunity, the Volunteers' demands, Poynings' Law, and the limits of Grattan's Parliament.

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What were the limits of Grattan's Parliament?

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What was the significance of the campaign on Irish trade, 1778–82?

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What restrictions had been placed on Irish trade?

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  1. 1

    What was the significance of the campaign on Irish trade, 1778–82?

    Model answer

    Backed by the Volunteers, the Irish parliament won the removal of restrictions on Irish trade around 1779–80, stimulating the Irish economy.

  2. 2

    What was the constitution of 1782 ('Grattan's Parliament')?

    Model answer

    Britain conceded legislative independence to the Dublin parliament by relaxing Poynings' Law and repealing the Declaratory Act, though it remained a Protestant Ascendancy body.

  3. 3

    What restrictions had been placed on Irish trade?

    Model answer

    Navigation Acts and duties excluded Ireland from direct colonial trade and restricted exports of wool and glass to protect English producers.

  4. 4

    How did the American war create the opportunity?

    Model answer

    With troops withdrawn to America, the Volunteers were raised for defence, and their armed presence gave Grattan's parliamentary campaign real force.

  5. 5

    What did the Volunteers demand?

    Model answer

    Free trade first and then legislative independence, expressed through parades, resolutions and the slogan Free Trade or a Speedy Revolution.

  6. 6

    What was conceded in 1779-80?

    Model answer

    Free trade with the colonies and the removal of duties on Irish wool and glass, which opened the empire to Irish exports.

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