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Flashcards on The Great Famine in Ireland
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When did the Great Famine in Ireland occur?
1845-1852
What crop was severely affected by the Great Famine in Ireland?
Potatoes
Who was the ruling power in Ireland during the time of the Great Famine?
British Empire
How many people died due to the Great Famine in Ireland?
Approximately 1 million
What caused the potato crops to fail during the Great Famine in Ireland?
Potato blight, a fungal disease
What were the primary food sources for the Irish population during the Great Famine?
Potatoes
What measures did the British government take in response to the Great Famine?
Implemented workhouses and soup kitchens
Which social class was the most affected by the Great Famine in Ireland?
The poor and tenant farmers
What was the impact of the Great Famine on Irish population and emigration?
Population decreased and mass emigration occurred
Which countries did many Irish people emigrate to during the Great Famine?
United States and Canada
What were the long-term effects of the Great Famine on the Irish society?
Land reforms and cultural shifts
What role did absentee landlords play in exacerbating the Great Famine?
They prioritized profit over the welfare of their tenants
Which political movement emerged as a response to the Great Famine in Ireland?
Irish nationalism
What forms of relief did charitable organizations provide during the Great Famine?
Food, clothing, and medical assistance
How did the Great Famine impact the Irish language and culture?
Decline in the use of Irish language and cultural traditions
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What was the primary cause of the Great Famine in Ireland?
War
Drought
Potato blight
Overpopulation
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Which country had political control over Ireland during the Great Famine?
France
British Empire
Spain
United States
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What was the main food source for the Irish population before the Great Famine?
Wheat
Potatoes
Rice
Barley
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What measures were implemented by the British government during the Great Famine?
Banning immigration
Establishing workhouses and soup kitchens
Enforcing higher taxes
Providing free land
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How many people died as a result of the Great Famine in Ireland?
500,000
Approximately 1 million
2 million
5 million
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Which countries did many Irish people emigrate to during the Great Famine?
Germany and Australia
United States and Canada
Japan and Brazil
Italy and Argentina
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What impact did the Great Famine have on Irish population and emigration?
Population remained stable, no significant emigration
Population decreased and mass emigration occurred
Population increased, limited emigration
Population increased, high emigration
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What were the long-term effects of the Great Famine on Irish society?
Increased power of absentee landlords
Expansion of Irish language
Land reforms and cultural shifts
Decrease in agricultural productivity
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Who were the most affected by the Great Famine in Ireland?
Politicians
Nobility
The poor and tenant farmers
Merchants and traders
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What role did charitable organizations play during the Great Famine?
Advocating for political reforms
Providing food, clothing, and medical assistance
Encouraging emigration
Assisting with agricultural reforms
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