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Artist depiction of The Easter Rising. The Rising was led by Irish republicans with the intent of ending British rule in Ireland. Their goal was to create an Irish Republic while Britain was involved in World War I. It was the most significant…

The 1916 Easter Proclamation was the document that stated that Ireland was no longer part of the United Kingdom this act was the starting point for the Easter Uprising. The Republican leaders which included Patrick Pearse took control of the general…