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Ireland and Britain

By Redrocket4

  • The first invasion

    The first invasion
    Before the first invasion, Ireland was divided into five kingdoms. They were called Ulster, Munster, Connaught, Leinster and Meath.

  • The Great Irish Famine

    The Great Irish Famine
    It's hard to find a specific date, but The Great Irish Famine was from 1845 to 1849.

  • Penal Laws

    Penal Laws
    After the Reformation it was the Protestants who had the power in Britain, even though the majority were Catholics, especially in Ireland. Therefore, the Penal laws was imposed.

  • Oliver Cromwell

    Oliver Cromwell
    Oliver Cromwell was in the British military and a political leader in the government. Later on he became head-of-state with the title Lord Protector in Ireland, Scotland and England on December 3th 1653 until his death in 1658.