Easter Rising
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The Easter Rising was an armed rebellion by Irish nationalists that took place in Dublin during Easter Week of 1916, aimed at ending British rule in Ireland. Though it was quickly defeated by British forces, it became a pivotal moment in Irish history that galvanized support for Irish independence and ultimately led to the creation of the Irish Free State in 1922.
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