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.
Irish Protestants sought religious freedom.
B.
Ireland had become terribly overcrowded.
C.
Many Irish resented the British rule of their country.
D.
Ireland was at war with France and Spain at the time.

Answer 1

C. Many Irish resented the British rule of their country.

Explanation: Beyond the potato famine, political and economic oppression under British rule (landlordism, discrimination, limited rights and opportunities) pushed many Irish to emigrate to the United States.