5.1 Ireland 1688-c1730

Question 1

How was Ireland ruled after the war?

Answer 1

• Following the Treaty of Limerick, Catholics lost land and were no longer involved in governing Ireland
• Harsh Penal Laws

Question 2

Who were the Jacobites?

Answer 2

Supporters of James II

Question 3

Who were the Williamites?

Answer 3

Supporters of King William

Question 4

What were the plantations in Ireland?

Answer 4

Land in Ireland that was taken over by Scottish and English Protestant settlers

Question 5

Why did the Irish people support James II?

Answer 5

• He was Catholic
• His declaration for the Liberty of Conscience in 1687, which granted religious freedom to all Christians including Catholics, was very popular
• He also promised to give the Irish parliament greater powers

Question 6

What were the intentions of the plantations?

Answer 6

• For these settlers who were loyal to the English crown to control Ireland
• The plantations included army garrisons and new towns where only English laws and customs were permitted

Question 7

What happened at the Battle of Boyne 1690?

Answer 7

• The two sides, William’s army and James’ army, met at the Battle of Boyne on 1 July 1690
• There was no clear winner, but James lost heart and left Ireland
• Demoralised and with many soldiers deserting, the Jacobites retreated from Dublin and William entered in triumph