Asked by Synae Coleman on May 15, 2024

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Which group,founded in the wake of the Easter Sunday massacre,became the driving force behind the Irish independence movement?

A) the Irish Republican Army
B) the Ulster Resistance
C) the Black and Tans
D) the Royal Ulster Constabulary
E) the Ulster Volunteer Force

Easter Sunday Massacre

A tragic and violent event, though without a widely recognized historical context matching this exact term, possibly referring to specific incidents of violence occurring on Easter Sunday in various times and locations.

Irish Independence

The historical process through which Ireland gained sovereignty from the United Kingdom, culminating in the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922.

  • Understand the factors and events leading to Irish independence and the role of Sinn Féin.
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Zybrea KnightMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The Irish Republican Army (IRA) was founded in the aftermath of the Easter Sunday massacre in 1916 and quickly became the leading organization fighting for Irish independence from British rule. The IRA engaged in a campaign of violence against British forces and infrastructure, and played a key role in the eventual establishment of the Republic of Ireland.