Battle Of Culloden Research Paper

Introduction:
As a result of Scotland opposing British power, many fighting conflicts occurred during 1746. These armed conflicts were known as Jacobite risings against Great Britain. The Battle of Culloden was the last battle that concluded the second rising, and it stopped every future thought of opposing British rule. This battle was the last to be fought on British soil, and it was very significant to Scotland’s future. The Battle of Culloden had many causes and was the beginning of many changes in the Highlander culture. Background: Being of Scottish Gaelic origin, the word Culloden means back of the small pond. Culloden is a small village. Three miles East of Inverness, Scotland and three miles south of Culloden village, lies Drumossie
The main effect of the war was the Highlander culture was banned. The kilt, bagpipes, Gaelic language, and Scottish Clans became illegal after the battle. Bonnie Prince Charlie was to be searched for, and hung for treason. The Duke of Cumberland wanted revenge for his British king, so he ravaged the Highlands. Many jacobites were executed after the battle, or thrown into jail, while their prisoners themselves were set free. More than 1,000 Jacobites were killed and around 300 Hanoverians died in the battle. Why were things banned? The kily, Gaelic language, and the Scottish clan were band so that another uprising could be prevented. Anything that was a piece of the Highlander's way of life became illegal
Many factors led to Scotland losing the battle of Culloden: the Jacobites were outnumbered, the ground was too marshy, the British were more skilled in weaponry, the Scottish could not work as a whole, and Bonnie Prince Charlie lied about the support they had from France. Being outnumbered with a ratio of 9000 to 6000,the Scottish people could not take hold on the victory that they expected in the Battle of