Irish War of Independence - Irish republicans launched the Easter Rising against British rule

Time: Saturday Apr 1, 1916

Place: Ireland

Details: In April 1916, Irish republicans launched the Easter Rising against British rule and proclaimed an Irish Republic. Although it was crushed after a week of fighting, the Easter Rising and the British response led to greater popular support for Irish independence.

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