Scenes from the irish rebellion of 1798

Rebellion

  • Britian rejects a petition

    Britian rejects a petition
    Britain rejects a petition for reforms prepared by the Parti patriote- the Ninety-Two Resolutions. Papineau begins to organize rallies against the government.
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    Key Events

  • Britain moves troops into Lower Canada, leaving Upper Canada with no troops

    Britain moves troops into Lower Canada, leaving Upper Canada with no troops
  • Government tries to arrest Patriote leaders. The leaders escape

    Government tries to arrest Patriote leaders. The leaders escape
  • The Patriotes win a battle against the British troops at Saint-Denis

    The Patriotes win a battle against the British troops at Saint-Denis
  • British troops defeat Patriote fighters at Saint-Charles.

    British troops defeat Patriote fighters at Saint-Charles.
    The troops return to Saint-Denis and burn it.
  • Mackenzie leads a disorganized attack on York (Toronto)

    Mackenzie leads a disorganized attack on York (Toronto)
  • Mackenzie flees to the United States

    Mackenzie flees to the United States
  • Mackenzie captures Navy Isaland and he declares a "Republic of Upper Canada"

    Mackenzie captures Navy Isaland and he declares a "Republic of Upper Canada"
  • A second rebellion is organized

    A second rebellion is organized
    Patriotes based in the US organize a second rebellion
  • Mackenzie organizes a rebellion in Upper Canada

    Mackenzie organizes a rebellion in Upper Canada
    After he heard about the battle of Saint-Charles in Lower Canada, Mackenzie organizes a rebellion in Upper Canada.