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.
Many Irish resented the British rule of their country.
B.
Irish Protestants sought religious freedom.
C.
Ireland had become terribly overcrowded.
D.
Ireland was at war with France and Spain at the time
A.
Many Irish resented the British rule of their country.
B.
Irish Protestants sought religious freedom.
C.
Ireland had become terribly overcrowded.
D.
Ireland was at war with France and Spain at the time
Answers
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The correct answer is:
A. Many Irish resented the British rule of their country.
While the potato famine was a significant factor in Irish immigration, political and social grievances related to British rule also played a crucial role in the decision of many Irish to leave their homeland for the United States.
A. Many Irish resented the British rule of their country.
While the potato famine was a significant factor in Irish immigration, political and social grievances related to British rule also played a crucial role in the decision of many Irish to leave their homeland for the United States.