Ireland

Question 1

What did Cromwell do to Kildare (2)

Answer 1

Detained the earl in England
Appointed Sir William Skeffington as deputy in his place

Question 2

What was WS given

Answer 2

A pamphlet called ‘ordinances for the government of Ireland’ = advocated traditional remedies to longstanding issues

Question 3

Response to Cromwell detaining Kildare + what

Answer 3

Formed a successful rebellion
However they surrender against WS 2300 troops

Question 4

What did Cromwell do after the rebellion (2)

Answer 4

He sent Lord Grey to govern
4 commissioners to Ireland to examine problems facing colonial administration

Question 5

In response to commissioners what did Cromwell do

Answer 5

Said that Dublin administration should extend its government to the full extent of the colony

Question 6

What did Henry what + impact (2)

Answer 6

Wanted the Dublin administration to be a self financing
Lords launched an attack on the pale in 1539 and 1540

Question 7

Success in Ireland? (2)

Answer 7

Lord grey was dismissed
Left behind a weak administration and a country in turmoil