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Is this statement true or false?

The Potato Famine in Ireland in the mid-1800s can be considered a “pull” factor that caused people to migrate to the U.S.

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Answered by GPT-4o mini
The statement is **false**. The Potato Famine in Ireland, which occurred in the mid-1800s, is considered a "push" factor that caused many Irish people to migrate to the U.S. A "push" factor refers to conditions that drive people away from their home country, while a "pull" factor attracts them to a new country. The famine created dire circumstances in Ireland, prompting people to leave in search of better opportunities.

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