The Easter Rising and Its Aftermath

What was Patrick Pearse doing before his execution?

• Reading a book

• Talking to fellow prisoners

• Planning an escape

• Writing letters to his family

How did the British authorities respond to the Easter Rising?

• By ignoring the uprising

• By granting independence

• By arresting thousands of nationalists

• By negotiating with the rebels

What was the public's reaction to the executions following the Easter Rising?

• They demanded more executions

• They became sympathetic to the nationalists

• They remained indifferent

• They supported the British actions

What significant change did Sinn Fein undergo in 1917?

• They allied with the British

• They adopted a Republican stance

• They became a religious organization

• They dissolved the party

What event marked the beginning of the Irish War of Independence?

• The 1918 general election

• The Easter Rising

• The ambush near Ballyvourney

• The execution of Roger Casement

What was the outcome of the Irish War of Independence?

• The British regained control

• The war ended in a stalemate

• Ireland was granted independence

• Ireland remained under British rule

What internal conflict followed the Irish War of Independence?

• A civil war among Irish nationalists

• A conflict with Scotland

• A war with Britain

• A war with Northern Ireland

How is the Easter Rising viewed by some as a significant event?

• As a peaceful protest

• As a realization of centuries of struggle

• As a minor skirmish

• As a failed rebellion

What is one criticism of the Easter Rising?

• It had no impact on history

• It was too successful

• It was unnecessary and violent

• It was not well-planned

What does the incident involving Captain John Bowen-Colthurst illustrate?

• The unity among Irishmen

• The harsh realities of revolution

• The success of the British military

• The peaceful nature of the Easter Rising