English incursions into Ulster 1570's

Question 1

why may of Ulster been targeted by English settlers and plantations?

Answer 1

it was one of the most Gaelic parts of Ireland, where English control was extremely limited run by the O’neill clan who was in feud with another rival clan the O’Donnells.

Question 2

what did Elizabeth do in Ulster during the 1570’s ?

Answer 2

she wanted to encroach into Ulster and maintain some control. She granted a contract to the Earl of Sussex and sir Thomas Smith to settle in Ulster.

Question 3

what did English settlers in Ulster cause?

Answer 3

violent outbursts - in 1574 200 members of the O’Neill clan was killed and in 1575 500 members of the O’Donnell clan was killed. This united the rival clans to come together against the mortal enemy, England.

Question 4

how did Elizabeth react to the outbursts in Ulster?

Answer 4

she called the plantations off but the damage had already been done.