Tyrone's Rebellion

Question 1

Political

Answer 1

1) Local resistance to centre. Tyrone saw the only hope for Ireland being a complete break with the Tudors – with himself as the new Irish leader
2) Rebellion broke out when the English refused to give him the right to govern the whole of Ulster – 12 counties – himself
3) Opportunism – English forces were especially weak at this time, and Tyrone scented opportunity

Question 2

Religious

Answer 2

Like Silken Thomas, Tyrone wrapped himself in religion, appealing for help from Spain and the Pope

Question 3

Duration

Answer 3

9 years (1596 - 1603)

Question 4

Extent of Support

Answer 4

Minimal support for foreign (Support from Spain but weather fucked up the fleets) and domestic (Irish families found it to be too risky, tacit support)

Question 5

Leadership

Answer 5

3rd Earl of Tyrone

Question 6

Regions affected

Answer 6

Ulster, in the north of Ireland – the Kildare’s stronghold

Question 7

Military Response

Answer 7

Earl of Essex sent with 17000 men, shit General. Replaced by Mountjoy who fucked Tyrone over 3500 Spanish forces.

Question 8

Level of threat

Answer 8

High - Tyrone first Irish rebellion with widespread support including Spain the Pope. Spanish support was weak and Irish families reluctant to commit. England defeated the rebellion and ensured control.

Question 9

Outcomes

Answer 9

Tyrone gives up claims to overlordship in Ulster in exchange for effective independence that proves so worthless he flees Ireland for good in 1607
Final defeat of Irish chieftains. Most officials are now English-born. English common law applied to all Irish counties. But Ireland remains stubbornly Catholic
Queen increased control in Ireland