Tyrone Flashcards
Feuding situation
Was an everyday feature of Ireland
Countries rule
The country was a mix of Gaelic and Anglo Norman cultures
Religious divide
Catholicism grew in Ireland due to an increase in missionary work
Foreign aid
Papacy and Spain intervened
Irish resentment
Resentment over decision to make monarch power over Pope
Money
English wanted to reduce the amount of money spent on Ireland
Plantation
Not enough money spent on plantation policies
Elizabeth appointment of generals
Unsuitable rulers Essex and grey
Support
First rebellion in Ireland that roused the support of the whole country
Victory
Tyrone was able to take back most of Ireland and push England back close to the pales
Ulster
Tyrone gained control of Ulster which was heavy in recourses