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Extract from Sir John Davies, "A Discovery of True Causes why Ireland was entirely subdued", written in 1612 - Junior Cycle History - Question a - 2017
Question a
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Extract from Sir John Davies, "A Discovery of True Causes why Ireland was entirely subdued", written in 1612.
(i) According to the author, what benefit h... show full transcript
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Extract from Sir John Davies, "A Discovery of True Causes why Ireland was entirely subdued", written in 1612 - Junior Cycle History - Question a - 2017
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According to the author, what benefit has the plantation brought to Ulster?
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The plantation has brought better organization and establishment to Ulster, providing a structured governance and agricultural development in the region.
Step 2
Who were "those wicked and ungrateful traitors"?
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The phrase refers to the enemies of the Reformation, particularly the Catholics in Ireland who resisted the Protestant settlement and the English governance.
Step 3
Why did the king not utterly exclude the natives from the plantation?
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The king did not completely exclude the natives to ensure a degree of cohabitation and to foster the integration of both British and Irish people into one nation.
Step 4
Mention two things which the author hopes will happen once the plantation has been established.
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Establishing peace in Ireland.
Encouraging Irish loyalty to the Crown, fostering a sense of unity and prosperity for the kingdom.
Step 5
Do you think that this source is reliable? Give one reason for your answer.
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Yes, the document is written by an observer who might have been a first-hand witness, providing valuable insights into the plantation; however, one must also consider his position as an Englishman, which could introduce bias.
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