1916 Easter Rising

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In what year did the Easter Rising take place?

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1916

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What building did the 7 signatories take over?

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The GPO (general post office)

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Who read out the Proclamation?

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Padraig Pearse, Patrick Pearse

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What does GPO stand for?

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General Post Office

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Who tried to take over the GPO after Pearse had gone into it?

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The British, British, British soldiers

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How many Volunteers marched from Liberty Hall to the GPO?

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150

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What is the name of Sackville street nowadays?

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O' Connell Street, Connell Street

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On what date did the Easter Rising begin?

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24th April

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On what date did the Easter Rising end?

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29th April

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What happened to the GPO during the rising?

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It was set alight and burnt