This site explores how and why the British government created the Plantation of Ulster in the early 17th century. Content includes an analysis of the Plantation itself, the English desire to banish Gaelic law and control, and the 1641 rebellion. An audio clip of this BBC program is included.

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1641 rebellion, gaelic overlords, plantation of ireland, ulster plantation, stuart england

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)