Grattans parliament

Question 1

by the ‘constitution of 1782’ what acts where repealed

Answer 1

Poynings law 1494, declaratory act 1719

Question 2

downsides of grattans parliament

Answer 2

no authority over executive (but could pass laws without approval from westminster)

lord lieutenants could still control the irish commons proceedings through patronage, influence, and electoral corruption

Question 3

achievements of Grattans parliament

Answer 3

ended trade restrictions

symbolic of irish legislative independence

inspired movements for home rule for the next few centuries