Revolution and Independence · 1900 to 1923

The 1916 Rising

Analyzing the events of Easter Week and the motivations of the leaders.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why did the rebels choose Easter 1916 for their uprising?
  2. 2How did the public reaction to the Rising change after the executions of the leaders?
  3. 3What role did women play in the events of the Rising?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Revolution in IrelandNCCA: Primary - Politics and Leadership
Class/Year: 5th Class
Subject: Voices of the Past: Exploring Change and Continuity
Unit: Revolution and Independence
Period: 1900 to 1923

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