In 1800, a group of Irishmen in Saint John, Newfoundland began a plot to overthrow the British colonial rule. Among this group were about 80 soldiers and over 300 civilians. However, the conspiracy was soon discovered by the authorities and the conspirators were apprehended.
Now, what if they had kept it more quiet, until it grew to the point that they could launch a full-scale rebellion? Would it be successful? And if so, what would happen to the newly independent Newfoundland?