Famine in Ireland & The Parliamentary Tradition

What were the main causes of the Irish Famine?

• Potato blight, British colonial policies, land ownership issues, lack of government intervention

• Climate change, religious conflicts, technological advancements

• Foreign invasion, natural disasters, industrial revolution

• Economic prosperity, political stability, social equality

How did the Irish population suffer as a result of the Famine?

• Economic prosperity, political stability, population growth

• Mass starvation, disease, displacement, and death

What role did the Potato Blight play in worsening the Famine in Ireland?

• The Potato Blight had no impact on the food supply in Ireland

• The Potato Blight led to an increase in potato production

• The Potato Blight destroyed the main food source for the Irish population.

• The Potato Blight only affected a small portion of the population

Describe the government's response to the Famine in Ireland.

• The government's response to the Famine in Ireland was prompt and effective.

• The government's response to the Famine in Ireland was largely inadequate and insufficient.

• The government's response to the Famine in Ireland was comprehensive and successful.

• The government's response to the Famine in Ireland was generous and timely.

Why did many Irish people choose to emigrate during the Famine?

• Preference for warmer climate

• Extreme poverty, lack of food, and hope for better opportunities.

• Avoiding military service

• Desire for adventure

What impact did the Irish Famine have on the overall population of Ireland?

• Decreased significantly

• Had no impact

• Remained stable

• Increased significantly

How did the Potato Blight affect the food supply in Ireland?

• The Potato Blight destroyed the potato crops, leading to widespread famine and food shortages in Ireland.

• The Potato Blight increased food production in Ireland

• The Potato Blight had no impact on the food supply in Ireland

• The Potato Blight led to surplus food availability in Ireland

What were some of the challenges faced by the Irish government in addressing the Famine?

• Inadequate relief efforts, lack of understanding, reliance on laissez-faire policies, limited resources

• Abundant relief efforts, deep understanding, strict government intervention, surplus resources

In what ways did emigration during the Famine impact the Irish population?

• Emigration during the Famine resulted in a decrease in the Irish population.

• Emigration during the Famine led to an increase in the Irish population.

• Emigration during the Famine had no impact on the Irish population.

• Emigration during the Famine caused a significant rise in the birth rate of the Irish population.

What long-term effects did the Irish Famine have on Ireland as a nation?

• Increase in population, technological advancements, peaceful relations with Britain

• Decrease in agriculture, rise in unemployment, decrease in anti-British sentiment

• Mass immigration, industrial revolution, increased British influence

• Population decrease, mass emigration, diversified agriculture, anti-British sentiment, Irish nationalist movement