The Emergence of a Royalist Party 1641 - Charles in Scotland/Ireland

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1. Which of the following were one of the aims of the Irish Rebels in the early stages?

  • To cleanse Ireland of all Protestant supporters
  • To get rid of Strafford
  • Freedom of worships without financial or political consequence
  • To amass an army large enough to invade England
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2. What led to the breakdown of the Anti-Strafford Coalition/Alliance in Ireland?

  • The Anti-Strafford factions were defeated in major battles against Royalist forces
  • Conflicting views overwhelmed the leaders of the coalition
  • Strafford returned to England, leaving the Irish factions with no common enemy to unite against
  • Strafford negotiated and favoured 1 of the 3 factions that were allied against him

3. What was one of the responsibilities of these committees?

  • To do stuff
  • To oversee Scottish military infrastructure
  • To monitor the King's activities in Scotland
  • To monitor the King's activities in Ireland

4. How many committees were set up while Charles was in Scotland?

  • 2
  • 4
  • 68
  • 33

5. What false promises did Charles make to the Irish?

  • To withdraw all English influence from Ireland in exchange for support against Parliamentarian forces
  • An end to further plantations, and a confirmation of the Graces in exchange for royal allegiance
  • To reduce tax costs in exchange for allegiance to the Crown
  • Alleviate Ireland of extra taxes altogether for support against Parliament

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