Easter Rising 1916

Easter Rising 1916

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History

11th Grade

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Aisling Walsh

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Date and significance of the Easter Rising

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The Easter Rising occurred on Easter Monday 1916. It was a pivotal event in modern Irish history, leading to Ireland's independence in 1922.

2.

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Political backdrop of the Easter Rising

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The rising occurred due to increased political tension from British reluctance to implement Home Rule without military conscription in Ireland.

3.

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Groups involved in the Easter Rising

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The Irish Republican Brotherhood, sections of the Irish Volunteers, and the Irish Citizen Army were involved in the Easter Rising.

4.

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British response to the Easter Rising

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The British were surprised by the revolt, initially believing it had been postponed. They organized an armed response, bringing troops from other parts of Ireland and Britain.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Key locations of the Easter Rising

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Fighting was mainly in Dublin, focusing on the General Post Office (GPO) where the rebels declared the Irish Republic.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Outcome of the Easter Rising

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The rebellion was suppressed after intense street fighting. British losses were 120 killed and nearly 400 wounded, while around 60 rebels and over 180 civilians died.

7.

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Public opinion on the Easter Rising

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Initially, the rising lacked public support, with many Dubliners having relatives in the British Army and objecting to the violence and disruption.

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