The Irish Famine (Junior Cert History): Quizzes
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What percentage of Irish people lived in the countryside in 1841?
What percentage of Irish people lived in the countryside in 1841?
Over 70%
What was Ireland's population by 1841?
What was Ireland's population by 1841?
Over 8.2 million
How much land did cottiers typically rent?
How much land did cottiers typically rent?
One acre
What is potato blight?
What is potato blight?
A fungus destroying potato crops
Which year was known as 'Black '47'?
Which year was known as 'Black '47'?
1847
How many people died during Black '47?
How many people died during Black '47?
300,000-500,000
When did Sir Robert Peel send maize to Ireland?
When did Sir Robert Peel send maize to Ireland?
November 1845
How many people were in workhouses by 1847?
How many people were in workhouses by 1847?
200,000
Which group set up soup kitchens during the famine?
Which group set up soup kitchens during the famine?
Quakers
By how much did Ireland's population drop from 1845 to 1850?
By how much did Ireland's population drop from 1845 to 1850?
From 8 million to 6 million
What change occurred in land inheritance after the famine?
What change occurred in land inheritance after the famine?
Eldest son inherited entire farm
How many Irish emigrated to the US between 1841-1850?
How many Irish emigrated to the US between 1841-1850?
Around 910,000
What was the main entry point for Irish immigrants to the US?
What was the main entry point for Irish immigrants to the US?
New York City