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What was a key consequence of the Flight of the Earls in 1607?
What was a key consequence of the Flight of the Earls in 1607?
Which of these groups was NOT directly involved in the Ulster Plantation as recipients of land?
Which of these groups was NOT directly involved in the Ulster Plantation as recipients of land?
Which of the following towns was NOT established during the Ulster Plantation?
Which of the following towns was NOT established during the Ulster Plantation?
What battle, fought in 1601, marked a turning point in the Nine Years' War and led to the eventual defeat of the Irish forces?
What battle, fought in 1601, marked a turning point in the Nine Years' War and led to the eventual defeat of the Irish forces?
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Which of the following best describes the primary agricultural practice in Ulster before the Plantation?
Which of the following best describes the primary agricultural practice in Ulster before the Plantation?
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Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Ulster Plantation in terms of identity?
Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Ulster Plantation in terms of identity?
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What was the primary motivation behind the English colonization of Ulster as represented by the Plantation?
What was the primary motivation behind the English colonization of Ulster as represented by the Plantation?
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Flashcards
The Nine Years’ War
The Nine Years’ War
A conflict (1594-1603) led by Hugh O’Neill against English control in Ireland.
Flight of the Earls
Flight of the Earls
In 1607, O’Neill and nobles fled to Rome after losing to the English.
The Ulster Plantation
The Ulster Plantation
Established in 1609, land was given to English and Scottish settlers.
Land Ownership Groups
Land Ownership Groups
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Change in Farming
Change in Farming
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Unionists vs Nationalists
Unionists vs Nationalists
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Impact on Irish Culture
Impact on Irish Culture
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New Towns
New Towns
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Study Notes
The Ulster Plantation
- The Nine Years' War (1594-1603) saw Gaelic Irish lords, led by Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone, resist English control. The English victory at the Battle of Kinsale (1601) ultimately led to the Flight of the Earls (1607). This event resulted in the confiscation of Gaelic Irish lands, setting the stage for the plantation.
The Ulster Plantation (1609)
- The plantation encompassed Fermanagh, Armagh, Tyrone, Derry, Donegal, and Cavan.
- Undertakers: English and Scottish landowners who received land.
- Servitors: English soldiers rewarded with land for their service.
- Tories: Gaelic Irish who lost their land and became outlaws.
- Key change: Derry was renamed Londonderry, reflecting the influence of London-based trade guilds.
Changes in Land Use
- Pre-plantation: The land was primarily used for pastoral farming (sheep and cattle).
- Post-plantation: Arable farming (wheat, oats, flax) became more prominent.
- Defensive structures: Stone houses and fortified enclosures ("bawns") were built to protect the settlers.
Impact on Identity and Culture
- Distinct identities emerged:
- Unionists: Protestants with a British identity, supporting British rule.
- Nationalists: Catholics with an Irish identity, opposing British rule.
- Religious shift: Settlers predominantly adopted Presbyterian and Anglican faiths.
- Conflict: Land disputes resulted in violence, such as the 1641 Rebellion.
- Urban development: Towns such as Belfast, Coleraine, and Omagh were established with planned layouts and central spaces.
- Diminishing Irish culture: The Irish language declined, and Brehon law was gradually replaced by English legal systems.
Key Takeaways
- The Flight of the Earls (1607) triggered the confiscation of Gaelic Irish lands.
- The Ulster Plantation began in 1609.
- Land was given to English and Scottish settlers.
- Farming practices shifted from pastoral to arable farming.
- The plantation created separate Unionist and Nationalist identities and influenced religious and cultural landscapes in Ulster.
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Test your knowledge on the Ulster Plantation and its historical context, including the Nine Years' War and key changes in land use. Explore how the plantation impacted Gaelic Irish landowners and introduced new farming practices in the 17th century.
