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A Long and Illustrious History

What was the name of the 1916 uprising against British rule in Dublin?

AThe Easter Rising
BThe Home Rule Revolt
CThe Fenian Uprising
DThe Dublin Rebellion

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is The Easter Rising.

In 1916 there was an uprising against the British in Dublin, known as the Easter Rising. Its leaders were executed under military law.

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