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Death of Augustus and Tiberius, stepson of Caesar Augustus, becomes emperor until 37AD Crucifixion of Jesus in the Roman province of Jerusalem and the origin of Christianity

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Arrival of St. Patrick to help convert pagan Irish Gaelic Kings to Christianity *Importance to colonization: St. Patrick was the spark to Catholicism, which today is the most practiced faith in Ireland http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=89 Ireland attacked by Viking Norsemen Vikings established settlements at Limerick Brian Boru was born who was the son of a leader of one of the royal free tribes of Munster Brian Boru defeats the Vikings Reign of Rory O'Connor who was the last native High King of Ireland (1166-1175) Arrival of Normans at Baginbun in Co. Wexford which initiated the struggle between the English and the Irish The Statutes of Kilkenny: forbidding Irish/English marriages and prevented the use of Irish language,

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custom or laws *importance to colonization: This was the English attempt to keep control over Ireland, the land they had colonized http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statutes_of_Kilkenny 1500's Anarchy in Ireland and the failed Kildare Rebellion Ireland were ruled by the senior nobles and monarchy of England The Irish War also known as the Desmond Rebellions - A series of Rebellions regarding control over the province of Munster over three decades 1560's, 1570's and 1580's The Tyrone Rebellion, also known as the Nine Years War from 1594 - 1603 Accession of James 1 and the enforcement of English Law in Ireland *importance to colonization: further English efforts to keep Ireland under their control http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/james_1.htm Great Catholic-Gaelic rebellion for return of lands The Protestant Lord Protector of England, Oliver Cromwell, landed at Dublin. 2,000 Irish were killed and great part of Irish lands were confiscated and divided among the English. The population of Ireland was reduced by two thirds during Cromwell's rule when the Irish were sent as slaves to work on plantations in the islands in the Caribbean The English monarchy is restored by the accession of King Charles II

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Siege and relief of Derry King James II's Parliament restores all lands confiscated since 1641 Battle of the Boyne: William of Orange (William III) lands at Carrickfergus and defeats James II at Battle of the Boyne Anti-Catholic Penal Laws were introduced *importance to colonization: More English attempts at forcing Christianity upon native Irish to keep their hold strong http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penal_Laws_(Ireland) By the early 1700's Catholics hold just 7% of land in Ireland Irish Revolution, the 'Young Ireland' rebellion failed 1845-1849 The Irish Potato Famine: Many Irish emigrate to America and the population of Ireland drops from 8 million to 6 million due to death from starvation or emigration 1914 - 1918 - World War 1 Easter Rising in Dublin 1919-1921: Irish War of Independence against Great Britain which ended in the Anglo Irish Treaty *importance to colonization: Ireland finally broke free of English grip and established independence as a nation http://theirishwar.com/history/irish-war-of-independence/

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Government of Ireland Act 1920: Ireland was partitioned, with the unionist-dominated north east becoming Northern Ireland 1922 - 1923 - Irish Civil War between the Free State army and IRA De Valera founds Fianna Fail The Constitution of "Eire" 1939 - 1945 1939-1945 World War 2 August: The United States drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki and WW2 ends Republic of Ireland declared 1951-1962 IRA campaign in Northern Ireland British troops sent to Derry Unionist government of NI introduces internment without trial for suspected Republicans IRA declares cease-fire

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Initial peace-plan, the Good Friday Agreement, accepted by all parties Voters re-elect Fianna Fail's Bertie Ahern as prime minister (taoiseach) in a continuing coalition with the Progressive Democrats. Fine Gael, the main opposition party, loses over a third of its seats in parliament. Government launches a 20-year strategy to create a bilingual, Irish and English-speaking society. Bertie Ahern steps down as taoiseach following a controversy over his financial affairs. He is succeeded by his deputy, Brian Cowen. Ireland becomes first country in western Europe to officially fall into recession in wake of global financial crisis. Unemployment rate reaches 11% - the highest since 1996. Some 100,000 people take part in Dublin protest rally against government's handling of economic crisis. New government, headed by Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny, takes office. Mr Kenny pledges to renegotiate terms of EU/IMF bailout. Michael D Higgins is elected president. Official figures show that Ireland fell back into recession in last three months of 2011, following return to growth for first time since 2007

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