How were the causes of the Bengal Famine of 1770 and Irish Potato Famine similar?(1 point)

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The EIC forced the growing of cash crops instead of foodstuffs.
The EIC forced the growing of cash crops instead of foodstuffs. - no response given

Both famines were the result of plant disease that caused crop failures.
Both famines were the result of plant disease that caused crop failures. - incorrect

Land use policies forced on poor farmers placed them at greater risk for famine.
Land use policies forced on poor farmers placed them at greater risk for famine. - no response given

An outbreak of smallpox devastated farming communities.

Answer 1

An outbreak of smallpox devastated farming communities. - incorrect