Sir Matthew Nathan refused to pre-emptively arrest the leaders of this event after the capture of the Aud, citing a lack of authority.
Sir Matthew Nathan refused to pre-emptively arrest the leaders of this event after the capture of the Aud, citing a lack of authority. Lord Wimborne was consequently forced to declare martial law. Roger Casement was executed for treason for trying to secure weapons from Germany to support this effort. Due to sniper fire from the Shelbourne hotel during it, forces under Michael Mallin were unable to hold St. Stephen's Green. The rebels during this event, who issued the Proclamation of the Republic, were headquartered in the General Post Office and were led by the head of the "Citizen Army", James Connolly, and by Patrick Pearse. Eamon de Valera was one of the few major rebel survivors of, for 10 points, what 1916 failed Irish rebellion against British rule, named for the holiday on which it occurred?
Sir Matthew Nathan refused to pre-emptively arrest the leaders of this event after the capture of the Aud, citing a lack of authority.
Easter Rising [or Easter Rebellion; or Ã‰irÃ­ Amach na CÃ¡sca]