Civil War and the Republic · 1642 – 1660
Cromwell in Ireland and Scotland
The brutal campaigns to secure the Republic and their lasting legacy.
Key Questions
- 1Why is Oliver Cromwell's actions at Drogheda still so controversial?
- 2How did the conquest of Ireland lead to the "Cromwellian Settlement"?
- 3Was Cromwell motivated by religion or security in his Celtic campaigns?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS3: History - The Development of Church, State and Society in Britain 1509-1745KS3: History - The Interregnum
Year: Year 8
Subject: History
Unit: Civil War and the Republic
Period: 1642 – 1660
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