Easter Rebellion
At a glance:
- Series: Chronology of European History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Military History
- Subcategories: Colonialism, Colonies, Settlements, Empires, Dynasties, British Empire, Revolutions, Rebellions, Uprisings, Riots, Nationalism
- Curriculum: 20th & 21st Century European History, British History
- Geographical Location: England, Ireland
- Date: April 24-April 29, 1916
Article abstract: The Easter Rebellion against Britain fails, but it persuades the Irish people to seek freedom from British rule.
Summary of Event
On the Monday after Easter, 1916, several hundred Irishmen and Irishwomen began a rebellion against the British empire. The rising lasted until the following Saturday when, after considerable death and destruction, the survivors surrendered. The leaders were quickly executed, but within six years an independent Ireland came into existence; paradoxically from defeat came victory.
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