Rebels in the Records: Irish MP and revolutionary. Countess Markievicz by Gabriel

The video explores the historical context of the early 1900s, focusing on the Easter Rising of 1916, a pivotal event in Irish history. It highlights the life of Countess Markievicz, a key figure in the fight for Irish independence and women's rights. Born into privilege, she became deeply involved in politics, co-founding a youth group and joining the Irish Citizen Army. Despite multiple imprisonments, she remained influential, even becoming the first female MP. Her legacy is complex, marked by her determination and passion for her causes, until her death in 1927.

What was the primary goal of the Easter Rising in 1916?

• To support British rule in Ireland

• To gain independence from British rule

• To establish a monarchy in Ireland

• To promote industrialization in Ireland

Which of the following statements is true about Countess Markievicz's early life?

• She was uninterested in politics.

• She opposed women's suffrage.

• She was born into a poor family.

• She was involved in community service.

What was one of the organizations Countess Markievicz co-founded?

• The Irish Republican Brotherhood

• The Gaelic League

• The Vienna Republican Youth Group

• The Irish Women's Council

How did Countess Markievicz continue her activism while in prison?

• By communicating with her sister and others

• By organizing protests within the prison

• By writing letters to the British government

• By refusing to eat

What significant political achievement did Countess Markievicz accomplish in 1919?

• She led a successful rebellion against the British.

• She was the first woman elected as an MP.

• She founded the first women's university in Ireland.

• She became the first female Prime Minister of Ireland.