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What was the 1916 Easter Rising?

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Anonymous

9y ago
Updated: 8/16/2019

The 1916 Easter Rising in Ireland This was an attempt by some Irish nationalists to gain independence from Britain by force during WW1. Most of the leaders of the uprising were shot. It started a process which eventually led to Ireland's independence in 1922.

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