This episode is part of a wider series on the 1798 Rebellion, but you can enjoy it as a stand-alone story.When the American Revolution broke out in the 1770s, it sent shock waves across the Atlantic, transforming Irish politics and society. To explore this enthralling story the episode begins with the arrival of Benjamin Franklin in Dublin - a visit that would have unexpected consequences for Ireland’s future.We explore how revolutionary ideas, economic hardship, and the threat of invasion combined to spark new demands for change in Ireland. The episode goes on to trace Ben the rise of the Patriot movement and the revolution of 1782, as Irish society starts to cleave apart.This is Episode 2 in my series on the 1798 Rebellion. The next installment, Part 3, will be available early and ad-free for show supporters next Monday.Become a supporter today and get exclusive early and ad-free access at:Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/Irishpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=www.patreon.com">https://www.patreon.com/Irishpodcast</a>Supercast: <a href="https://irishhistory.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=irishhistory.supercast.com">https://irishhistory.supercast.com/</a>Written, narrated and produced by Fin DwyerSound: Kate DunleaAdditional Research: Stewart ReddinVoice Actors: Aidan Crowe & Therese MurrayContact me with your questions at info(at)Irishhistorypodcast(dot)ie.A list of sources for the 1798 Rebellion is available here: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/138580354" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAABCklEQVQ4jZ2Tv22FMBDG7zDgl45MQIcywqtQlmADBkgExetSp0pBlS6SJ2CDsIIngAnsFoH0pYkizB8/lE86yZbu+9l3PjMRURzHb0T0wswJnRAAC+BrmqZXIaX8YOYbM1/OmImImPnCzFchBHMcx+bo5DRN/9bDMOylWJJSYh1VVcEYg6X6vkdd15vcDaBpGvi0hjiALMu8ZgBo29YBBMuC8jy/28AkcdvlAJZNO5JSytmHdx2/0lqTUsoPsNbuGouiOHpGtwSt9SbBZ94FLG+hlPKaiYg2c1CWJYwx6LoOWZZtBmcd3lE+ISuiKHogoud/Aj7FPM/fYRg+Ang6+yMB2CAI3sdxvP0AjybTeG4ZtZIAAAAASUVORK5CYII=">https://www.patreon.com/posts/138580354</a> (the post is not paywalled)<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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