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Learning Outcomes. Q1. What was life like in the Highlands of Scotland? Q2. Who was Bonnie Prince Charlie and why was he so important? Q3. Why was there a Jacobite Rebellion in 1745? Q4. What happened at the Battle of Culloden? Q5. What were the consequences of the battle?. . . .

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  1. Learning Outcomes Q1. What was life like in the Highlands of Scotland? Q2. Who was Bonnie Prince Charlie and why was he so important? Q3. Why was there a Jacobite Rebellion in 1745? Q4. What happened at the Battle of Culloden? Q5. What were the consequences of the battle?     

  2. Learning Outcomes  Skills – be more aware of how we learn - cooperative working (team work) - use of partner voice - information selection - sequencing information    

  3. The Battle of Culloden • We would like to know: • What it was like to fight in an 18th C battle? • Which side had better preparation? • What happened during the battle? • Why the Jacobites lost the battle?

  4. How will we know if we are successful?

  5. The Battle of Culloden 16th April 1746

  6. The Battle of Culloden v. Government Army Jacobites

  7. Retreated from Derby Jacobite leader Roman Catholic No longer trusted MacDonald and Murray Inexperienced in battle Cousin of Cumberland Viewed as terrorist

  8. Recent victories against Austrians Duke of Cumberland Men trained in new bayonet drill 2nd son of George II Belief: defend Protestant faith Leader of Government Army Cousin of Charles Edward Stuart Experienced officer

  9. The Retreat North 20 mins Jacobite army only 5,000 men Jacobite victory at Falkirk against 8,000 men but April 1746 – Cumberland’s army reached Aberdeen

  10. The Big Battle was still to come !

  11. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Goal = Victory What is needed to win?

  12. The Retreat to Inverness • Splits army • Troops sent out to capture 3 forts still in government hands • However, message received that Cumberland’s army on the move • Jacobites recalled • Returned exhausted, hungry and cold Charles makes mistake !

  13. The Eve of Battle15th April 1746 • Duke’s 25th birthday • Jacobites launched night attack hoping soldiers would be drunk • Arrived too late • Retreated • Tired & hungry

  14. v. Government Army Jacobites Which side was better prepared?

  15. v. Government Army Jacobites 5000 men 2,400 cavalry 6,400 infantry Poor choice of battlefield Men fresh & well supplied Men exhausted & hungry More Scots than Jacobites had

  16. Culloden 16th April 1746 9,000 No orders from BPC 4,000

  17. Events of battle • Jacobite cannon opened fighting. • Cannon fire raked through Highlanders. • Jacobites on left charged without orders. • Government changed to grapeshot to cut down enemy • Infantry in lines of 3 fired on Jacobites. • Bayonets used on brave clansmen. • Retreating Highlanders trapped by flanking fire. • Government cavalry charged. • Battle ended after 1 hour 8 minutes.

  18. Jacobites 2000 men killed Casualties Government Army 44 men killed

  19. The last battle on British soil

  20. Learning Outcomes  Skills – be more aware of how we learn - cooperative working (team work) - use of partner voice - information selection - sequencing information    

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