Large-scale migration from Ireland and the growth of Irish communities (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Quizzes
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Why did Irish people begin leaving Ireland in the 18th century?
Why did Irish people begin leaving Ireland in the 18th century?
Religious & political discrimination
What years did the Great Famine occur in Ireland?
What years did the Great Famine occur in Ireland?
1845-52
What caused the Great Famine in Ireland?
What caused the Great Famine in Ireland?
Potato crop failure due to blight
How many Irish people died of starvation during the Great Famine?
How many Irish people died of starvation during the Great Famine?
Nearly 1 million
How many Irish people migrated during the Great Famine?
How many Irish people migrated during the Great Famine?
A further million
How was Ireland's farmland used during British colonial rule?
How was Ireland's farmland used during British colonial rule?
For crops like barley exported to Britain
What cultural difference made American life hard for Irish migrants?
What cultural difference made American life hard for Irish migrants?
Individualistic vs communal culture
What was the life expectancy for migrant labourers in 1842?
What was the life expectancy for migrant labourers in 1842?
17 years old
What religious difference caused prejudice against Irish workers?
What religious difference caused prejudice against Irish workers?
Irish were Catholic, England Protestant
Why did Irish workers face job discrimination?
Why did Irish workers face job discrimination?
They accepted lower wages
What disease killed many in overcrowded industrial cities?
What disease killed many in overcrowded industrial cities?
Cholera
What helped Irish American communities thrive?
What helped Irish American communities thrive?
Nationalism & support for Ireland