Irish Potato Famine

What were the main causes of the Irish Potato Famine?

• British imperialism, capitalism, and reliance on a single crop

• Irish nationalism, socialism, and reliance on a single crop

• British imperialism, socialism, and reliance on multiple crops

• Irish nationalism, capitalism, and reliance on multiple crops

How did British imperialism contribute to the devastation of the famine?

• By implementing policies that favored the British landlords

• By providing aid and support to the Irish population

• By encouraging the cultivation of diverse crops

• By promoting equality and fair distribution of resources

Why were the Irish heavily reliant on potatoes as a food source?

• British mercantilism and a capitalist system took many other sources of food

• No other food would grow in Ireland

• Due to cultural preferences for potatoes

• the Irish did not eat potatos

How did capitalism worsen the effects of the famine?

• By causing food prices to skyrocket

• By providing economic opportunities for the Irish population

• By ensuring fair distribution of resources

• By promoting self-sufficiency and sustainable farming practices

What were some of the long-lasting consequences of the Irish Potato Famine?

• Nationalist sentiments and calls for independence

• Improved relations between Ireland and Britain

• Economic prosperity and growth in Ireland

• Increased population due to emmigration

How many people died during the Irish Potato Famine?

• Approximately 100,000

• Approximately 500,000

• Approximately 1 million

• Approximately 5 million

What exacerbated the inequalities between the ruling British elite and Irish peasants?

• Imperialism and capitalism

• Socialism and nationalism

• Equal distribution of resources

• Government policies promoting social welfare

What is a major result of the Irish Potato Famine

• the migration of millions to America and Canada

• The need for reliance on a single crop

• The benefits of imperialism and capitalism

• The significance of British rule in Ireland