conquer. Wexford was a well established fort on the southern side of Ireland, and Drogheda was a fort in the middle of Ireland. After taking Drogheda, Cromwell marched south to Wexford. This was considered the last major resistance to the English advance. When Cromwell’s army reached Wexford, a defecting officer allowed his army to march into the fort and conquer it. After this, his army moved west. Many villages after Drogheda and Wexford did not want to be under Cromwell’s rule, but the Protectorate offered
Throughout the seventeenth century, Europe was in a state of crisis. In many countries, violent revolts and riots were not out of the ordinary. In most of these cases of violence, human behaviors and actions of the controlling governments and royalty authorities were the underlying factors that set the stage for the chaotic state. However, in all of the instances of revolt and anarchy seen throughout Europe, religious behaviors and influences were the most prominent and contributing cause that sparked
The Effects of Bloody Sunday Bloody Sunday marked the day of a out lash of great hatred which burns strong even today. Bloody Sunday started when the Catholics started a march for civil rights; better housing and comparative costs for the housing as Protestants had better housing for the same rent as the Catholics did even when they had the worst housing. The march also focused on Interment, and the infringement on their rights because of that; Interment meant that the police could
The Importance of the Marching Season to the Peace Process Every July, Orange Order marches take place to commemorate the Battle of The Boyne of 1690. Since the beginning of ‘The Troubles’ in 1969, the sectarian divide, essentially in the geographical areas of Northern Ireland, has become synonymous with the hopes and fears of the two ideologies yet who still remain poles apart. Parades and marches by the respective sides, reinforce this confrontation. The marches have often been a flashpoint
people’s views (whom Cromwell helped a lot). It does not state the views of wealthy people (whom Cromwell did not help too much). Oliver was a hero. He was brave rather than cruel, he did what he needed to and acted in god’s name when he killed lots in Drogheda. He did not mean to kill innocent people. He killed fewer than many are assuming. “It’s not fair to say he was like Hitler or Mussolini, ... ... middle of paper ... ...t town on a Sunday’ or ‘no mending a dress on a Sunday’ (basically, no work
In 1642, Britain was a divided kingdom, on the brink of Civil war. The arrogance and selfishness of Charles I led to resentment from Parliament. A further important factor in the outbreak of war was religion. When he began to impose catholic customs on the predominantly Protestant country, he ignited the hatred of men such as Oliver Cromwell. Cromwell rose from an unadorned, puritan background through the ranks of the military to become Major-General of the army and eventually Lord Protector. Many
Oliver Cromwell a leader or tyrant of Britain Oliver Cromwell was a man that was of low birth that rose to the top of society in his time. He was fearless in battle and in politics fighting anything that got in his way. The bull of a man took many bashings and still live for years. To some people Oliver Cromwell was a great leader by bring together the United Kingdom and becoming the Lord Protector of the Commonwealth. These people also thought he was a sincere protect of religion and would make
effectively demonstrated Cromwell’s religiosity, the film failed to foreshadow Cromwell’s religious extremism and horrendous treatment of Catholics during his reign as the Lord Protector. In Ireland, Cromwell allowed the slaughter of Catholics at Drogheda and Wexford. This religiously driven war crime damaged Anglo-Irish relations for centuries. His religious beliefs also led to a ban on religious celebrations like Christmas. These policies do not
any societies view Healthcare as a collective to benefit all the citizens regardless of age, economic status, and to assist in the prevention of decease. Other societies see it as a commodity to be bought and sold in an open market. Richard Titmuss, a professor of social administration played an important role in establishing social policy and helping to shape the Brittish Welfare State. He favoured Universality, its aim to make health access more available to a broader range of the population. Stating
The Northern Ireland Marching Season The marching season is where the Protestants of Ireland celebrate William of Orange's victory in the Battle of the Boyne by marching through Northern Ireland via some Catholic areas. These marches take place in July of every year and are usually peaceful. But sometimes they are violent. There are a number of possible reasons why there is a tension between the two communities over the marches, for example land, religion, politics, history and social