chapter 14 ireland Flashcards
1
Q
why did cromwell go to ireland after the regicide?
A
to establish english protestant control and punish catholics for 1641 rebellion
2
Q
why else did cromwell go to ireland?
A
to exploit them financially and destory their political and military support bases
3
Q
where was the most infamous seige?
A
drogheda and wexford
4
Q
why did cromwell want to defeat the catholics quickly?
A
so that he could destroy catholic influence and get back to mainland england to fight charles 2
5
Q
who did cromwell leave in charge after he went back to england to look after ireland?
A
henry ireton
