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Historically, Ireland has had many conflicts between {{Wiki|Roman Catholicism in Ireland|Catholics}} and {{Wiki|Protestantism in Ireland|Protestants}}. A notable Irishman, [[William Johnson]], was born to Catholic parents, but converted to Protestantism as he found Catholicism limited his opportunities among the nobility due to state-tolerated discrimination. The persecution and violence prompted Irish people such as [[Anne Bonny]], [[Duncan Little]], and [[John O'Brien]] to migrate to the [[United States|Thirteen Colonies]] or fight the British in uprisings that were usually crushed until 1916.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref><ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> | Historically, Ireland has had many conflicts between {{Wiki|Roman Catholicism in Ireland|Catholics}} and {{Wiki|Protestantism in Ireland|Protestants}}. A notable Irishman, [[William Johnson]], was born to Catholic parents, but converted to Protestantism as he found Catholicism limited his opportunities among the nobility due to state-tolerated discrimination. The persecution and violence prompted Irish people such as [[Anne Bonny]], [[Duncan Little]], and [[John O'Brien]] to migrate to the [[United States|Thirteen Colonies]] or fight the British in uprisings that were usually crushed until 1916.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref><ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> | ||
During the {{Wiki|Irish War of Independence}} in the early 20th century, rebels under {{Wiki|Michael Collins (Irish leader)|Michael Collins}} and {{Wiki|Éamon de Valera}} brought the majority of Ireland independence from Britain.<ref name="AC4"/>. At least [[Irish Assassin|one Assassin]] was active in the conflict.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref> | During the {{Wiki|Irish War of Independence}} in the early 20th century, rebels under {{Wiki|Michael Collins (Irish leader)|Michael Collins}} and {{Wiki|Éamon de Valera}} brought the majority of Ireland independence from Britain.<ref name="AC4"/>. At least [[Irish Assassin|one Assassin]] was active in the conflict.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref> | ||
Revision as of 19:47, 13 May 2016
- "People over there are so wrapped up in how you perceive the Lord they forget we're all part of his flock. Stories change, Connor. The way people tell them evolves. It's no different in the Bible and I believe that's the real root of all the strife back home. But nobody wants to listen to me – if you don't see it their way, you're a heathen."
- ―Duncan Little on the conflict in his homeland.[src]
Ireland is an island located northwest of continental Europe, alongside the island of Great Britain. It is divided between the Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland, the latter being a part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain.
Historically, Ireland has had many conflicts between Catholics and Protestants. A notable Irishman, William Johnson, was born to Catholic parents, but converted to Protestantism as he found Catholicism limited his opportunities among the nobility due to state-tolerated discrimination. The persecution and violence prompted Irish people such as Anne Bonny, Duncan Little, and John O'Brien to migrate to the Thirteen Colonies or fight the British in uprisings that were usually crushed until 1916.[1][2]
During the Irish War of Independence in the early 20th century, rebels under Michael Collins and Éamon de Valera brought the majority of Ireland independence from Britain.[2]. At least one Assassin was active in the conflict.[3]