Question
During the mid-1800s, over one million people left Ireland to immigrate to the United States because of the potato famine. What was another reason why many Irish immigrated to the U.S. at that time?
A.
Ireland was at war with France and Spain at the time.
B.
Irish Protestants sought religious freedom.
C.
Many Irish resented the British rule of their country.
D.
Ireland had become terribly overcrowded.
A.
Ireland was at war with France and Spain at the time.
B.
Irish Protestants sought religious freedom.
C.
Many Irish resented the British rule of their country.
D.
Ireland had become terribly overcrowded.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
C. Many Irish resented the British rule of their country.
This sentiment was a significant factor in the Irish immigration wave during the mid-1800s, as many sought better opportunities and a life free from British oppression.
This sentiment was a significant factor in the Irish immigration wave during the mid-1800s, as many sought better opportunities and a life free from British oppression.