1916 Easter Rising

Question 1

What is the castle document

Answer 1

A forged document stating that the British government planned to disarm the Irish volunteers

Question 2

What was the proclamation of the Irish republic

Answer 2

It announced that they were setting up provisional government replacing Britain’s control in Ireland

Question 3

Give 3 reasons why the rising failed?

Answer 3

1. There was a lack of weapons and ammunition
2. Only a small number of Irish fighters took part.
3. There was much confusion leading up to the rising

Question 4

Give 3 consequences of the Easter rising

Answer 4

1. Almost 3,000 people were sent to British prisons
2. Damage to buildings and property amounted to nearly 4 million in todays money
3. Compensation claims

Question 5

Give 3 causes for the 1916 Easter rising

Answer 5

1. Home rule crisis
2. Cultural and Political Revival
3. Irish Nationalism and the Desire for Independence

Question 6

Who were 2 leaders in the Easter rising

Answer 6

James Connolly and Patrick pearse

Question 7

Which organization was the main force behind the Easter Rising

Answer 7

The IRB