Cromwell in Ireland

Complete lesson focussing on source analysis, interpretation and evaluation. Starter activity uses portrait of Oliver Cromwell with graduated questions to develop students interpretation and evaluation skills in relation to the portrait and challenges students to suggest how Cromwell is connected to Ireland. Primary source challenges students to suggest and develop their opinions on why Irish Catholics would rebel again English Protestants in Northern Ireland and the future impact of actions taken on English/Irish relations. 4 sources on the Siege of Drogheda assists students to develop their personal opinion on Cromwell’s actions/personality and justifications based on contradictory sources.