Ulster Plantation

Question 1

Name 1 the first cause of the plantation

Answer 1

James 1 wanted to create a loyal Protestant population in Ulster

Question 2

The 2 reason for the plantation

Answer 2

He needed to secure English rule in the rebellious part of Ireland. In order to keep Britain safe from European invasions.

Question 3

The 3 cause for the Pantation

Answer 3

He needed to pay off soldiers who has fought for the crown and granting them the lands of Dispossessed Gaelic Irish to allow him to do this

Question 4

Name the 6 features of a plantation town

Answer 4

1. Planned towns
2. Located near a river or coast for defence
3. Straight, parallel streets
4. Central diamond/square where markets were held
5. Safety wall surrounding town to repel Gaelic attacks
6. Box frames styled houses

Question 5

Features of Derry, a plantation town

Answer 5

James 1 convinces 12 London Guilds to invest in the city in return for ownership of parts of it.

As a result, Derry is often referred to as Londonderry

Question 6

Name the 3 consequences of the Plantation

Answer 6

1. Language- English now spoken and Irish was only spoken in remote areas called Gaelteachts.
2. New farming methods
3. New customs- traditional Gaelic features were banned such as the harp and poetry.