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Cromwell sent troops to Ireland in 1649 primarily to quell the Confederate Irish, who were in rebellion against English rule. His campaign aimed to assert English authority, suppress Catholicism, and address the political and military threats posed by the Irish forces. Additionally, Cromwell sought to confiscate land to redistribute to English settlers, aligning with his broader goal of establishing a Protestant presence in Ireland. The military campaign was marked by significant violence and brutality, particularly during events such as the sieges of Drogheda and Wexford.

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