The plantation resulted in new religions being brought to the region: Protestantism and Presbyterianism were introduced to Ulster and became the majority religions. This contributed to unrest and a divide between Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland that still exists today.
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Before the plantation, Irish was spoken in Ulster. During the plantation, the English language was introduced.
English farming methods were introduced, with more crop-growing and less cattle farming than before.
English and Scottish customs and cultures were introduced to Ulster during the plantation.
Managing information and thinking:
What do these two images tell you about life in Ulster long after the initial plantation?
Push Factors: „„
Unemployment was rising in Scotland. Tenant farmers were desperate enough to leave their homes to travel to Ulster in the hope of a better life.
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England and Scotland were becoming overpopulated.
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Cheap land was promised.
Some planters wanted to introduce their religious beliefs and customs to help ‘civilize’ the native Irish.
Barriers to Migration: „„
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There was fear of attacks by the native Irish.
New planters were expected to build large castles to protect themselves, which was costly and took time.
1. Explain two causes of the Ulster plantation. 2. Briefly explain one push factor, one pull factor and one barrier to the plantation of Ulster.
3. Describe two long-term consequences of the Ulster plantation for Northern Ireland.
