The Irish Rebellion and Its Legacy

What was one of the main consequences of the Great Famine in Ireland?

• Increased industrialization

• Mass emigration

• Political stability

• Economic prosperity

What was the primary goal of the home rule movement in Ireland?

• To establish a monarchy

• To gain independence from Britain

• To have Ireland ruled from Dublin

• To join the French Republic

Who was a key figure in the Irish Volunteers and later joined the IRB?

• James Connelly

• Patrick Pierce

• Thomas Clark

• Roger Casement

What was the initial plan for the Easter Rising?

• To negotiate with Britain

• To seek support from the United States

• To hold a peaceful protest

• To capture strategic spots and force Britain to relinquish control

Where did the Irish Volunteers and the Irish Citizens Army establish their main headquarters during the Easter Rising?

• Dublin Castle

• Trinity College

• General Post Office

• Liberty Hall

What was the British military strategy during the Easter Rising?

• Direct assaults on Irish positions

• Heavy reliance on artillery bombardment

• Negotiating a ceasefire

• Retreating from Dublin

What was the public reaction to the executions of the Easter Rising leaders?

• Viewing them as martyrs

• Indifference

• Outrage against the Irish Volunteers

• Support for the British

Which political party rose to power in Ireland following the Easter Rising?

• Fianna Fáil

• Sinn Féin

• Fine Gael

• Labour Party

What was the outcome for the northern counties of Ireland after independence?

• They joined the Irish Free State

• They formed an independent republic

• They became part of Northern Ireland

• They remained under British rule

What does the statue of Kullin at the GPO symbolize?

• The British Empire's power

• The unity of Catholic and Protestant communities

• The resilience of the Irish people

• The economic prosperity of Ireland