The Rising was mounted by Irish Republicans with the aims of ending British rule in Ireland and establishing the Irish Republic at a time when the British Empire was heavily engaged in the First World War.
Hey You!
The correct answer to your question is: Stated that freed slaves could join the U.S Military.
(This is because an estimated 180,000 freed slaves joined the military, and about 18,000 joined the navy).
And that's your answer! ^
