Question

How does the English government's attitude toward the Irish during the Irish famine in the late 1840's reflect the motivations for imperialism?

Answer 1

Obviously, the British didn't give a d**n about the Irish peasants. The British just wanted to take what they wanted from Ireland.

Answer 2

So, in this way, the British became imperialistic over Ireland? The British supressed Ireland's rebellions only to keep making the Irish export wheat and Barley?

Answer 3

Yep. The British treatment of the Irish wasn't the start of Britains imperialistic motives in Ireland.

Answer 4

Thanks, Ms. Sue!

Answer 5

You're welcome, Chris!