Revolution and Change in Ireland · 1912 to 1923

The 1916 Easter Rising

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

Key Questions

  1. 1Why did the rebels choose the General Post Office as their headquarters?
  2. 2How did the public's opinion of the Rising change after the executions?
  3. 3What were the main goals outlined in the Proclamation of the Republic?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Eras of change and conflictNCCA: Primary - Politics, conflict and society
Class/Year: 5th Year
Subject: Echoes of the Past: Exploring Irish and World History
Unit: Revolution and Change in Ireland
Period: 1912 to 1923

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