Religious Conflict and the Penal Laws
Students will explore the religious divisions in Ireland following the Reformation and the implementation of the Penal Laws against Catholics.
Key Questions
- Explain how religious differences became intertwined with political power in Ireland.
- Analyze the impact of the Penal Laws on the daily lives of Irish Catholics.
- Critique the justifications for the implementation of the Penal Laws.
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