Irish Potato Famine

Question 1

What was one significant effect of the Irish Potato Famine?

Answer 1

A mass emigration of Irish people to the United States between 1845 and 1850.

Question 3

What was the primary cause of the Irish Potato Famine?

Answer 3

The primary cause of the Irish Potato Famine was a potato disease known as late blight (Phytophthora infestans).

Question 4

True or False: The Irish Potato Famine occurred between 1845 and 1852.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Fill in the blank: The Irish Potato Famine led to the death of approximately _____ million people.

Answer 5

1 million

Question 6

Which social class was most affected by the Irish Potato Famine?

Answer 6

The rural peasant class, who depended heavily on potatoes as their main food source.

Question 7

Multiple Choice: What was one of the major responses of the British government to the famine? A) Immediate food aid B) Land redistribution C) Public works programs D) None of the above

Answer 7

D) None of the above