Tyrone's rebellion - impact

Question 1

what was the overall impact of the rebellion

Answer 1

most costly in terms of men that were needed to be sent (17,000 under Essex, 7,000 under mount joy)

Question 2

why was tyrones the most successful Irish rebellion

Answer 2

only rebellion able to rouse suppor5t from the whole population - new element of nationalism introduced = major threat

Question 3

how successful was tyrone in ousting the English forces back

Answer 3

tyrone was able to take much of Ireland and pushed English forces back to the area of the pale

Question 4

how strong was tyrone’s army

Answer 4

he had well trained troops, some of which had served in Elizabeth’s army. he was also reinforced by Scottish forces

Question 5

why was tyrone’s rebellion not a threat

Answer 5

once mount joy was sent the rebellion was put down with ease

Question 6

how much did Elizabeth spend in defeating the rebellion

Answer 6

£2 million