What was the Easter Rising?
Q: What was the Easter Rising?
A: The Easter Rising was a rebellion in Dublin, Ireland at Easter in 1916. It was carried out by members of the Irish Republican Brotherhood and members of the Irish Citizens Army to protest against British rule in Ireland.
Q: When did it take place?
A: The Easter Rising started on April 24, 1916 and ended on April 29, 1916.
Q: How many people took part in the rising?
A: At first, the Irish had planned to have a larger number of men attack the city but due to Sir Roger Casement being captured with guns, only about 1,250 men took part in the rising.
Q: Who led them into battle?
A: Pádraig Pearse and James Connolly led them into battle at General Post Office (GPO) in Dublin. Other groups were led by Éamon de Valera who had his men open fire on British soldiers called Sherwood Foresters while they landed in the city.
Q: How many people died during the fighting?
A: During the fighting about 200 people were killed and several more were wounded. The Irish rebels lost at least 70 men and over 1,000 of them were wounded while 100 Irish citizens were killed as well.
Q: What happened after six days of fighting?
A: After six days of fighting, HMS Helga fired huge artillery pieces onto General Post Office which caused bad damage and soon afterwards,the Irish surrendered. Sixteen leaders were shot by firing squad after their surrender as well.
Q: What happened to Dublin after the rising?
A: After the rising Dublin was left badly damaged with several hundred people dead or injured from crossfire or gunfire from both sides during battle.
