11 Ireland 55 Rephrasing: Events in Irish history Rewrite the following text passages with the words given. Compare your answers with the sample answers in the key. 1. 12th century: First incursions by England; Ulster (northern part of island) conquered in 1177 to attack/to invade – to take full control In the 12th century England first attacked/ invaded Ulster, the northern part of the island, before it took full control in 1177. 2. 17th century: Start of “Plantation of Ulster”, systematic colonisation of the northern part of the island by settlers from England and Scotland; after English Civil War Cromwell conquers whole of Ireland to form – to colonise – English forces – to occupy 3. 1690: Protestant King William of Orange defeats deposed King James at Battle of the Boyne; confirms claim to English throne and Ireland to beat – to oust – to strengthen one’s hold of 4. 1800: Parliamentary Union of Ireland and Britain to form 5. 1916: The “Easter Rising”, uprising in Dublin against British rule; defeat and execution of leaders to stage – to suppress – to surrender – to sentence to death – to shoot 3 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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