Understanding the Irish Potato Famine

Where did the potato blight first emerge?

• England

• United States

• France

• Ireland

What year did the blight arrive in Ireland?

• 1850

• 1847

• 1845

• 1843

How many people emigrated from Ireland due to the famine?

• 1 million

• 2 million

• 1.5 million

• 2.5 million

What was the primary diet of Europe's industrial working class?

• Corn

• Rice

• Potato

• Grain

What was the impact on Belgium's potato fries production due to the crop loss?

• Increased prices

• Decreased quality

• Shortage in supply

• All of the above

Which British Prime Minister implemented the Corn Laws?

• Winston Churchill

• Sir Robert Peel

• David Cameron

• Margaret Thatcher

What was the main reason Ireland was uniquely vulnerable to the famine?

• Its isolation

• Its climate

• Its land system

• Its small size

What did British leaders see the famine relief as an opportunity for?

• Gaining more land

• Reforming the Irish economy

• Building more factories

• Increasing taxes

What was one of the major impacts of introducing the potato to Europe?

• It caused a decline in the population due to diseases

• It led to economic decline due to overreliance on a single crop

• It contributed to population growth due to its nutritional value

• It was initially rejected and had no impact

How did the potato blight affect the potatoes?

• Made them taste sweet

• Made them turn green

• Made them grow larger

• Made them slimy and oozing brown mucus