Siege Of Londonderry Flashcards
1
Q
1.
2 reasons why James II came to Ireland ….
A
- 1689
- to get Catholic soldiers
- use a big army to get England’s throne back
2
Q
2.
The 2 sides nickname…
A
Jacobites- James’ army
Williamites - Williams Army
3
Q
3.
How long did the Siege last…
A
105 days and 3 1/2 months
4
Q
4.
What did the jacobites place across the river Foyle+ why did they do this
A
The Jacobites placed a barrier to cut food and water supply
5
Q
5.
The Jacobites bombarded the city with…
A
- cannons
- Motors
6
Q
6.
Foods Williamites had to eat..
A
Rats, Cats, Dogs, Mice, Horses
7
Q
7.
Number of people who died
A
Around 10,000
8
Q
8.
Name of the 2 Relief ships which ended the Siege
A
- Mount Joy
- Pheonix
