Sir John Maxwell imposed martial law in response to this event, ordering the executions of its leaders, including James Connolly, Tom Clarke, and Patrick Pearse.
One leader of this event called it a "blood sacrifice" necessary to invigorate popular resistance. The leaders of this event read out a "Proclamation" from their headquarters at the General Post Office. This event was reduced in scope after a ship carrying smuggled German weapons was captured, despite the efforts of Roger Casement. Sir John Maxwell imposed martial law in response to this event, ordering the executions of its leaders, including James Connolly, Tom Clarke, and Patrick Pearse. For 10 points, name this 1916 event in which Irish nationalists seized key Dublin buildings during a certain holiday.
One leader of this event called it a "blood sacrifice" necessary to invigorate popular resistance.
Easter Rising [or Easter Rebellion; or Eiri Amach na Casca]