Summary: Aspects Esw - Chapter 3 - Ireland

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  • Where was St. Patrick born?

    His birthplace is often believed to be in Britain. It was not in Ireland, however.
    • Not an Irish born man
    • Myth surrounds his origins
    • Influence on Irish Christianity
  • What is the most famous illuminated manuscript copied by Irish monks?

    BOOK OF KELLS is a famous illuminated manuscript.
    • Created by Irish monks
    • Contains the four Gospels
    • Represents medieval art
    • Seen as an Irish National treasure
  • What reasons explain the importance of Christianity in Ireland's history?

    Christianity shaped multiple aspects of Irish life.
    • System of learning
    • Identity formation
    • Churches as gathering places
    • Huge influence for centuries
  • How many people died during the Troubles in Ireland?

    Approximately 3,500 people lost their lives.
    • Significant violence
    • Lasting impact on society
    • Political conflicts
  • How did the English consolidate control over Ireland in the 16th and 17th centuries?

    English control was secured through multiple strategies:
    1. Plantation of Protestants from Great Britain, especially in Ulster
    2. Intertwining British and Irish governments (King of England became King of Ireland in 1542)
    3. Military intervention, e.g., Cromwell in the 1650s
  • How were Irish Catholics, particularly farmers, affected by English policies?

    English policies resulted in significant land loss for Catholics.
    • More land taken away from Catholics
    • Land given or sold to Protestants
    • Catholic farmers became tenants
  • What was Home Rule and how did it influence Anglo-Irish relations from 1870 to 1914?

    Home Rule aimed for Ireland's autonomy within the UK, impacting relations:
    • Control over education, agriculture, housing
    • Increased influence of Irish MPs in Westminster
    • Resulted in the Home Rule Act of 1914
  • Which two paramilitary groups were prominent in 20th century Ireland, and what were their affiliations?

    The two groups are:
    1. IRA (Irish Republican Army) - Republican/Nationalist
    2. UDA (Ulster Defence Association) - Unionist/Loyalist
  • How is Ulster related to the Troubles in Ireland?

    Ulster is significant because:
    1. It is one of the four traditional great provinces of Ireland.
    2. Has a predominantly Protestant population due to the plantation.
    3. Is synonymous with Northern Ireland today.
  • Identify symbols of nationalist and unionist identity in Ireland.

    Symbols include:
    Nationalist (Republican)
    • Catholic
    • ÉIRE
    • Gaelic language
    • Irish Tricolor Flag
    • Sinn Féin
    • Gaelic Football

    Unionist (Loyalist)
    • Union Jack flag
    • Loyalty to The Queen
    • Protestant
    • ULSTER
    • Orangemen
    • Battle of the Boyne
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