Seige Of Londonderry Flashcards
1
Q
- James II came to Ireland because……..
A
He wanted to get catholic soldiers
He wanted to use his large army to get his English throne back
2
Q
- What were William and James army called
A
James- jacobites
Williams-williamites
3
Q
- How long did the siege last?
A
105 Days, 3 and a half months
4
Q
4.Why did the Jacobites build a wooden boom/barrier
A
To cut access to food and water
5
Q
5.What did the Jacobites bombard the city with
A
Cannons and morters
6
Q
6.Name 6 foods they had to eat
A
Rats, dogs, cats , mice , horses, pound of tallow
7
Q
7.How many people died
A
7.Around 10,000
8
Q
- Name the two relief ships
A
Mount joy and Phoenix
