Ireland in 1916 ?!?!?
Why did the Easter Rising of 1916, the change in attitude of Ireland towards the British government in Irleand and what were the results and how were they thinking? "Xx
It was both the performance of leaders. Expected. It was the killing of Croagh Park to helped change public opinion. Anti-British (army) has the feeling grew and was seen as oppressive.
Memories of the Easter Rising
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