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What percentage of land in Ireland was owned by Protestants?
What percentage of land in Ireland was owned by Protestants?
- 50%
- 70%
- 60%
- 80% (correct)
Catholics were satisfied with the ownership and rental situation of land in Ireland.
Catholics were satisfied with the ownership and rental situation of land in Ireland.
False (B)
Which group predominantly owned land during the plantations in Ireland?
Which group predominantly owned land during the plantations in Ireland?
Protestants
Members of the Anglican Church owned _____ percent of the land in Ireland.
Members of the Anglican Church owned _____ percent of the land in Ireland.
Match the following groups with their feelings about land ownership in Ireland:
Match the following groups with their feelings about land ownership in Ireland:
Flashcards
Land Ownership in Ireland (18th-19th Century)
Land Ownership in Ireland (18th-19th Century)
In Ireland, most land was owned by Protestants, primarily members of the Anglican Church, who held around 80% of the land.
Protestant Ascendancy
Protestant Ascendancy
The Protestant Ascendancy refers to the dominant position held by Protestants in Ireland, particularly those of the Anglican Church, who owned a significant portion of the land.
Plantations
Plantations
Plantations were a series of policies implemented by the English government in Ireland starting in the 16th century to settle Protestant colonists on land seized from Irish Catholics.
Catholics' Grievances
Catholics' Grievances
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High Rents
High Rents
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Study Notes
Land Ownership in Ireland
- Most land in Ireland was owned by Protestants, specifically members of the Anglican Church (Protestant Ascendancy).
- These Protestants owned 80% of the land.
- Much of this land had been previously owned by Catholics and taken from them during the plantations (referenced in Chapter 8).
- Many Catholics felt strongly negative about this land ownership situation.
- Many Catholics were also unhappy with high rents.
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Description
Explore the complex history of land ownership in Ireland as discussed in Chapter 8. This quiz delves into the dynamics between Protestant and Catholic land ownership, highlighting the significant disparities created during the plantations. Understand the socio-economic implications that shaped the attitudes of Catholic tenants towards high rents and land inequality.
