Tyrone's rebellion depth study (SYK)

Question 1

Who was the Earl of Tyrone?

Answer 1

Hugh O’Neill

Question 2

In which region of Ireland was Tyrone’s power based?

Answer 2

Ulster

Question 3

Give an example of Tyrone’s early support for the English

Answer 3

Battle against Maguire at the battle of Erne Ford

Question 4

Give evidence that the rebellion had long-term causes

Answer 4

Plantations/ Anglicisation = Resentment of central interference

Question 5

Give evidence that Tyrone commanded a strong force

Answer 5

-4,000 musketeers
-1,000 cavalry
-1,000 pikemen

Question 6

Name 3 English deputies or commanders in Ireland

Answer 6

-Bagenal
-Essex
-Mountjoy

Question 7

How many English troops were killed at the battle of the yellow ford?

Answer 7

830

Question 8

Which important fort was captured?

Answer 8

Blackwater fort

Question 9

Who led the Spanish troops at Kinsale?

Answer 9

Don Juan del Aguila

Question 10

At which Treaty did Tyrone surrender?

Answer 10

Mellifont

Question 11

What title was Tyrone granted?

Answer 11

Chief Lord of Ulster

Question 12

Which other Revolt can Tyrone be compared too?

Answer 12

Maguire’s Revolt

Question 13

Name one other battle that was not Yellow Ford

Answer 13

-Clontibret

Question 14

When did a later Irish revolt break out in Stuart times?

Answer 14

1641

Question 15

Whose execution did the civil war lead too?

Answer 15

Charles I

Question 16

Give an example of poor government action during the rebellion

Answer 16

Sending Essex (Robert Devereux) to Ireland to lead the troops against Tyrone 1599

Question 17

Give an example of rebel weakness

Answer 17

They were less suited to battles outside of Ulster

Question 18

Name one other Irish chief who was involved

Answer 18

Maguire

Question 19

What do Irish historians call this rebellion?

Answer 19

The 9 years war

Question 20

Give dates for the start and end of the rebellion?

Answer 20

1595-1603