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were executed by a firing squad as well. Other participants in the rebellion received imprisonment for life. The Easter Rebellion also led to the increased power of the Senn Fein movement, an organization who promoted Celtic language and literature and pushed for absolute independence of Ireland. Pearse, Connolly and several other leaders were members of the Senn Fein organization. Finally, this uprising was the first in a series of events that resulted with the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1921.One final point of interest to note about the Easter Rebellion is possible German influence. During World War I, which was occurring at the time of the Irish revolt, Germany’s primary opponent was the British. The Germans believed that if Britain could be removed or even

distracted from the war for a period of time, they (Germany) would have a greater chance of victory. For this reason, many wonder how much encouragement, if any, was received by the Irish to initiate a rebellion. It is almost certain, however, that there was a connection between the two because some of the guns found on the Irish rebels were marked “Made in Germany” and an attempt was made a week prior to the outbreak in Dublin to land 15,000 rifles on the west coast of Ireland. The arms were aboard a German vessel disguised as a Dutch merchant ship and were so skillfully hidden that the ship passed inspection of two British patrols on its way out of the North Sea (The Independent, pg 203). Germany never acknowledged any assistance of the Irish rebels,

however.Bibliography”Easter Rebellion.” Encyclopedia Encarta. 1993.Hackett, Francis. “The Irish Revolt.” The New Republic. vol. 7. (May 13, 1916): 34-36.”The Irish Revolt.” The Outlook. vol. 113 (May 17, 1916): 116-119.Ward, William Hayes, ed. “The Irish Revolt.” The Independent. vol. 86 (May 8,1916): 202-204.