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  1. 1536-1691
  2. Full conquest of Ireland by Britain.
  3. 1536 - Henry VIII deposed the Fitzgerald dynasty that ruled Ireland
  4. 1594–1603 - Nine Years War: the most important revolt against Britain during the conquest
  5. -> the whole island rebelled with Spain's help
  6. -> the rebels surrendered in 1603
  7. The Protestant Reformation of Ireland failed:
  8. - the cruelty used in the administration of the country lead to resenment about the English rule
  9. - Catholic Reformation to counter Protestants
  10. 1691 - the Jacobits (people who fought for a Catholic monarchy in Ireland) surrendered at Limerick
  11. -> protestant dominance
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