Who led the campaign for Catholic Emancipation, achieved in 1829?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Daniel O'Connell
- Step 1: The campaign to let Catholics sit in Parliament was led by a Kerry-born lawyer. Step 2. That was Daniel O'Connell. Answer: Daniel O'Connell. Why not the others: Davitt, Parnell and Tone belong to other movements and times.
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