Easter Rising Flashcards
When did Britain join the Great War against Germany?
1914
Why was Easter chosen as he date?
To symbolise Ireland’s resurrection from British rule
What was the German ship called and where did it get caught?
AUD and off the coast of Kerry
Who was the leader of the Irish volunteers ?
Eóin Mac Néill
Which group left ?
The Irish volunteers
Who was in charge of the rising ?
Patrick Pearse and James Connolly the leader of the Irish Citenzens army
Where was the rebels headquarters
The general post office (GPO)
How many British soldiers were killed?
116 killed, 368 missing and 9 missing
When did they surrender ?
3pm on Saturday 29th April
What was martial law?
An end to civil rights - such as the right to a trial by jury if one was arrested
Which groups were involved ?
The IRB led by Tom Clarke
The Irish volunteers led by Eoin mc neill and Patrick Pearse
The Irish citizens army led by James Connolly
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