1916 Rising Leaders and Their Roles

The video explores the 1916 Rising, focusing on the seven signatories of the Proclamation. It highlights Thomas J Clarke's leadership, Shawn McDermott's organizational skills, Joseph Mary Plunkett's flawed military plan, and the roles of Amon Kent, Thomas MacDonagh, James Connolly, and Patrick Pearse. Each leader's unique contributions and beliefs are discussed, emphasizing their shared ambition for Irish independence.

What was Thomas J. Clarke's role in the 1916 Rising?

• He was a journalist.

• He was a British spy.

• He was a military strategist.

• He was the first signatory of the Proclamation.

How did Sean McDermott contribute to the 1916 Rising?

• He was a financial supporter.

• He was a foreign diplomat.

• He infiltrated organizations to recruit members.

• He was a military leader.

What was Joseph Mary Plunkett's main responsibility during the 1916 Rising?

• Writing the Proclamation.

• Negotiating with the British.

• Leading the Irish Volunteers.

• Designing the military plan.

Why was Eamon Kent chosen as a signatory of the Proclamation?

• He was a famous playwright.

• He was a political leader.

• He was a founder of the Irish Volunteers.

• He was a military general.

What was Thomas MacDonagh's initial opinion of the Gaelic League?

• He believed it was a waste of time.

• He joined to make fun of it.

• He was indifferent to it.

• He thought it was a valuable organization.

What was James Connolly's background before joining the 1916 Rising?

• He was a schoolteacher.

• He was a British Army deserter and socialist.

• He was a businessman.

• He was a poet.

What was Patrick Pearse's vision for the 1916 Rising?

• To establish a new government.

• To gain immediate independence.

• To stage a national protest.

• To negotiate with the British.

How did Patrick Pearse inspire his followers?

• Through military victories.

• By promising wealth.

• With passionate speeches.

• By offering political positions.

What was James Connolly's belief about achieving a free society?

• It required first winning Irish independence.

• It was unnecessary for Ireland.

• It could be achieved through education.

• It could be achieved through economic reforms.

What was the shared ambition of the seven leaders of the 1916 Rising?

• To achieve Irish independence.

• To gain political power.

• To become wealthy.

• To establish a monarchy.