long term causes of the anglo-irish tensions Flashcards
1
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how did the English perceive Anglo-Irish culture?
A
The English perceived the Irish as lawless and thought the way they did things was strange.
2
Q
how did the Irish do things differently to the English?
A
they uses the method “tanistry” when organising the inheritance of titles. this mean’t rather than titles going to eldest son it was chosen amongst the adult members of a clan.
3
Q
what damaged Anglo-Irish relations through out the 1530’s?
A
the break with Rome in 1532, especially Ireland being predominately Catholic.
4
Q
how did Henry VIII attempt to improve relationships with the Irish ?
A
a policy of consolidation
5
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what is a policy of consolidation?
A
- a peaceful method in which a compromise was reached between English and Anglo-irish
