The Ireland Rebellion 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryBritish monarchy - Tudors and StuartsASEdexcel Created by: Laura Lee McPhersonCreated on: 05-04-14 18:37 Why did Hugh O'neill rebel? wanted to rule Ulster without any interference his title hindered his chances of truly owning or ruling Ulster he lacked influence at court and in the Privy Council Queen would not give him any commission for ruling Ulster surrender and re-grant policy had re-surfaced he was Irish & Elizabeth's rule was not benefitting Ireland death of his friends Walsingham and Leicester - had no one to speak for him at the centre of power didn't own Ulster 1 of 2 Problems with Ireland Catholic country - people oppose Elizabeth & protestantism (different culture) Spanish could use Ireland as a place to invade military problems & geographical distance indirect rule - fertile land plantations through sale (controversial) or given to English landowners - patronage Philip supported rebels colonisation of English in Ireland Hugh O'neill not as loyal to England Catholicism outlawed in Ireland - Elizabeth surrender and regrant system uneasy peace with Shane; Shane murdered by rival clan local Irish leaders bought with money and patronage problems escalate 2 of 2
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