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What was the primary consequence of Oliver Cromwell's actions in Ireland?
What was the primary consequence of Oliver Cromwell's actions in Ireland?
- The promotion of Irish language and culture in the newly built towns.
- The introduction of Gaelic legal systems across the country.
- The confiscation of Irish land and its transfer to Protestant planters. (correct)
- The strengthening of Catholic land ownership and influence.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Penal Laws enacted in Ireland following the Cromwellian conquest?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Penal Laws enacted in Ireland following the Cromwellian conquest?
- To encourage Catholic participation in government and commerce.
- To suppress Catholic rights and maintain Protestant dominance. (correct)
- To ensure fair land ownership for all religious groups.
- To promote religious tolerance and equality between Catholics and Protestants.
What was a key change in the legal framework in Ireland after the Cromwellian era?
What was a key change in the legal framework in Ireland after the Cromwellian era?
- The introduction of a secular legal system.
- The replacement of Brehon laws with English legal practices. (correct)
- The codification of legal rights for Catholics.
- The re-establishment of Brehon laws.
Which of the following features was typical of the new towns built in Ireland during this period?
Which of the following features was typical of the new towns built in Ireland during this period?
What was the impact of the Cromwellian conquest on Irish language and culture?
What was the impact of the Cromwellian conquest on Irish language and culture?
Which of the following was a primary reason for the English to expand their territory in Ireland?
Which of the following was a primary reason for the English to expand their territory in Ireland?
What was the English perception of Gaelic Irish culture during the plantation period?
What was the English perception of Gaelic Irish culture during the plantation period?
What key event sparked the Nine Years' War in Ulster?
What key event sparked the Nine Years' War in Ulster?
Why did the Earls flee in 'The Flight of the Earls'?
Why did the Earls flee in 'The Flight of the Earls'?
What was a significant change introduced to the farming methods in Ulster due to the plantation?
What was a significant change introduced to the farming methods in Ulster due to the plantation?
What was a major social consequence of the Ulster Plantation?
What was a major social consequence of the Ulster Plantation?
What was the direct result of the 1641 rebellion in Ulster?
What was the direct result of the 1641 rebellion in Ulster?
Which of these was NOT a main aim of the Ulster Plantation?
Which of these was NOT a main aim of the Ulster Plantation?
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Penal Laws
Penal Laws
Laws introduced by the English government in Ireland to suppress Catholics, restricting their rights and opportunities.
Brehon Laws
Brehon Laws
The legal system used by the Irish before English rule, based on customary law and oral traditions.
Plantation of Ireland
Plantation of Ireland
The process of English settlers taking over Irish lands, often forcing Catholics onto less fertile areas.
Displacement
Displacement
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Decline of Gaelic Culture
Decline of Gaelic Culture
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Ulster Plantation
Ulster Plantation
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Flight of the Earls
Flight of the Earls
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Nine Years' War
Nine Years' War
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Treaty of Mellifont
Treaty of Mellifont
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Organizing the Plantation
Organizing the Plantation
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Success of the Ulster Plantation
Success of the Ulster Plantation
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Religious Divisions in Ulster
Religious Divisions in Ulster
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Consequences of the Ulster Plantation
Consequences of the Ulster Plantation
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Study Notes
Reasons for the Ulster Plantation
- Expand Territory: English aimed to control areas previously under Gaelic Irish control.
- Spread English Culture: The English viewed their culture as superior and attempted to impose it on the Gaelic Irish.
- Spread Protestantism: The English wanted to promote Protestantism as the dominant religion.
- Prevent Irish-Spanish Alliance: The English feared a Gaelic Irish alliance with Catholic Spain, which could be used as a base against England.
- Financial savings: Settling settlers was cheaper than maintaining a standing army.
Background to the Ulster Plantation
- Gaelic Irish Dominance: Ulster was controlled by Gaelic Irish clans like the O'Neills and O'Donnells.
- Hugh O'Neill's Role: England initially tried to gain control through Hugh O'Neill, but his resistance led to the Nine Years War.
- O'Neill's Rebellion: O'Neill rebelled against English customs, laws, and religion.
- Irish Catholic Support: O'Neill sought help from Spain, but their support proved ineffective.
- English Victory at Kinsale: The English defeat of O'Neill's forces at Kinsale in 1601 ended the Nine Years War but strengthened English resolve to control Ulster.
- Flight of the Earls: O'Neill and other Irish chieftains fled to Europe, hoping to organize forces.
- James I's Succession: King James I inherited the English crown and continued colonisation plans.
Organizing the Ulster Plantation
- Planted Regions: Derry, Armagh, Cavan, Tyrone, Fermanagh, and Donegal.
- Land Division: Land was divided into manageable estates, no larger than 2000 acres.
- Stricter Rules for Planters: Planters faced more stringent rules compared to previous English colonizations.
- Londonderry's Creation: Derry was renamed Londonderry and given to London craft guilds.
- Catholic/Gaelic Irish Segregation: Catholics or Gaelic Irish were largely restricted to living outside Derry's walls (the Bogside).
Consequences of the Ulster Plantation
- Success (compared to Munster): The Ulster plantation was more successful in achieving its goals.
- Settlement Surge: Many English and Scottish people migrated to Ulster.
- Crown Loyalty: Ulster became the most loyal English plantation.
- Cultural Impact: English laws, customs, and culture, including farming methods (tillage), spread.
- Town Development: English-style towns, markets, and houses were built.
- Religious Division: Protestantism grew, leading to tension and conflict with the existing Catholic population.
- Land Displacement: Gaelic Irish were driven from their traditional lands.
- 1641 Rebellion: This uprising saw violence between Ulster Protestants and Catholics
- Cromwell's Intervention: English general Cromwell intervened, reconquered Ireland, executed rebels, confiscated Irish lands, and resettled many with Protestant planters.
- Limited Catholic Land Ownership: Catholic land ownership diminished significantly as a result.
Impact on Irish Identity
- Protestant Dominance: Protestant planters became the ruling class.
- Penal Laws: Laws were implemented to oppress Catholics (e.g., restrictions on holding land, practicing their faith, or working in the government).
- Language Shift: English became the primary language of trade, replacing Gaelic.
- Cultural Changes: Gaelic traditions and laws (Brehon laws) were gradually replaced with English equivalents.
- Agriculture Changes: Farming methods changed with the introduction of new techniques.
- Town Planning: New towns like Derry followed a standardized English layout (e.g., square layout, walled-in areas).
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