Why is Ireland divided? #shorts #geopolitics #history #maps #countriesoftheworld #ireland

If you look at a map of Ireland, you will come to realize that the island is divided: into the northern part, which belongs to the United Kingdom, and the southern part, the Republic of Ireland. But why did this division exist?

In the 17th century, the British monarch James the First was concerned that Ireland was slipping from his control since it was overwhelmingly Catholic and he himself was Protestant.

To gain more control over the island, he settled more and more Protestants in the country, especially in the north, slowly changing the demographic structure and making Catholics a minority in Northern Ireland. These Protestant immigrants saw themselves as British rather than Irish. This often led to tensions between the native Irish, who were in favor of independence, and the Protestants in the north, who wanted to remain in the United Kingdom. In 1916, an independence movement carried out an attack that eventually led to a civil war for independence.

After losing the war, the British guaranteed Ireland independence in 1921 on the condition that Northern Ireland remains in the United Kingdom, resulting in today's borders.

[YourAveragePersonOnTheStreets]

“Why lose the whole island when you can keep a part of it?”

- James the 1st, probably

[footballbharat]

"Dividing countries is too much fun."
~ Probably Britishers.

[mr.dappermarsh]

In one word “British” in 3 words “ Henry the 8th

[maineaglexproductions]

"Why is Ireland devided?"

*You have provoked a gang war*

[SujalRajput]

My grandfather used to say-
"If two fish are fighting in a pond, probably a brit has passed by."

[darrenmurray]

Just to point out, your image makes it look as though the Protestants came from London. They largely came from Scotland.

[medievalhistoryhub]

Important to note that James I was Scottish and the majority of the settlers to Northern Ireland were Scottish, hence Ulster-Scots.

[Pacoparla]

1: "hey, why is there this mess and ethnical conflict in this very concrete part of the world that doesn't should have one?"
2: well, the British...
1: ah OK I understand
2: but u don't know the rest of...
1: it's ok I have an idea.

[dead_channell]

You actually got a lot of history right in one minute. I’m impressed. I didn’t think you would be able to do a summary that fast but you did, and very accurately. It took me the past 3 years to learn this.

[garrylove]

Just for clarity and to shine a light on the situation, the land the "settlers" were given, belonged to Irish Catholics. They were forcefully evicted from it and the Protestant UK settlers were put in their place. Most of them were forced to be labourers on their own land as the alternative was to starve. This tactic had gone on in Ireland for 800 years starting with the south west, then the west, then the East in which they were more successful and finally the North in which they were most successful and why the 6 counties were involved in the good Friday agreement following the war for independence. It's also worth noting that the majority of Protestant settlers in Northern Ireland were from Scotland, a country that also maintained a less intense but still present Celtic culture. Following the war of independence, the nationalist Irish wanted to ensure peace between Catholic and Protestant Irish people and so our flag reflects that. The green represents the Catholics, the orange represents the Protestants and the white in the middle represents the peace between them. Burning an Irish Tri colour doesn't offended or scare anyone but everyone thinks you're a dick because you want to rehash a religious war.

[IESpotter]

For those who care: The UK had actually started several plantations before this however they all failed. This was the only successful plantation and we call it the Ulster Plantations

[toytrain_]

When you realize Northern Ireland isn’t actually the northern part of ireland

[harrywatson]

'I CUT THIS COUNTRY IN HALF' British Flex Tape Guy.

[ayathados]

"Why is Ireland divided?" Uh oh.

[fartman]

Great video explaining our history 🇮🇪, keep up the good work!

[thesquatscott]

when the republic of irelands northernmost point is further north than anywhere in northern ireland

[AINAWI]

My Irish teacher said that in the 16’s britain said that if the British people move to Northern Ireland they will take that land for them so that’s why

[halejandrohd]

“Why is Ireland divided”

*old Irish guy lights pipe in the background* “so 600 years ago…”

[CaptainAlexande]

A big point you forgot to mention is that the Scottish had invaded the North many times before this and settled tons of Scots there

[mikedrewson]

Love your vids. Maybe make one about Kaliningrad