The Rising Goes Ahead Flashcards
1
Q
What was the new date for the Rising?
A
The 24th of April, Monday of 1916
2
Q
Who came to the Rising?
A
Dublin volunteers under such short notice
3
Q
Why did Pearse go ahead with the Rising?
A
He felt the British wouldn’t expect this since British soldiers had the day off
4
Q
How many Volunteers came?
A
1,500
5
Q
Where did the organisations march?
A
Through Liberty Hall and other city centre buildings
6
Q
What buildings did the occupy?
A
General Post Office (GPO), the 4 Courts, St. Stephan’s Green and the Royal College of Surgeons
7
Q
What did Pearse do outside the GPO?
A
Read the Proclamation of the Irish Republic
8
Q
What did he say in the Proclamation?
A
He’d set up a provisional government though many people did not believe him
