Pre-1867 Flashcards
0
Q
When was the Potato Famine ?
A
1845
1
Q
When was the Act of Union ?
A
1801
2
Q
What did the British do about the Potato Famine ?
A
Nothing initially, imported grain towards the end
3
Q
How many people died in the Potato Famine ?
A
1 Million
4
Q
What did some Irish who didn’t die do in response to the famine ?
A
Flee to USA
5
Q
How many Irish emigrated ?
A
1 million
