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1800, Aug. 1
 
The Act of Union passed, forming the UNITED KINGDOM and a single legislature for Britain and Ireland. It took effect on Jan. 1, 1801.  1
 
1803, July 23
 
Robert Emmet, who proclaimed an independent Irish government, led an uprising and was subsequently executed, on Sept. 20.  2
 
1805–6
 
Unrest in County Mayo, over the Church of England tithes and Roman Catholic dues, led by the Threshers, whose name referred to their threats to “comb” the flesh on the opponents.  3
 
1813, July 12
 
Sectarian riots in Belfast. (See Ireland)  4
 
 
 
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