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Too many people , too little food , widespread poverty , and some difficult weather patterns.
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Was it water that cause the potatoes to ruin during the Irish famine?
no. it was a blight
Thousands of Irish people died in the 1840s when the?
In 1840 The Great Famine happened, also known as the Potato famine. It was the cause of deaths for thousands of Irishmen and women.
What happened in India in 1876?
1876 is when the Great Famine of India began. It lasted two years and is estimated to have killed up to 5.5 million people.
Where does famine take place?
Famine takes place anywhere weather (or sometimes man made) conditions cause a shortage of food. Currently, in some rural parts of Africa there is famine due to both weather/soil conditions and tribal warfare.
What was the most common reason why a large number of Irish immigrants came to the US in the 1840s?
Most of the immigration was caused by the potato famine, but some were caused when their king had switched to a England church because of his marriage. That caused England to be in control of Ireland which left them weak. Another when the black plague had spread to them from England and the Irish were mad at them cause now, England had made most of their troubles.
When was Famine in India created?
Famine in India was created on 1982-07-12.
Can you name the roots eaten during the famine of India?
Cassava, sweet potato, malvaceae
Who is responsible for Bengal Famine?
The government of East India Company was responsible for the famine in Bengal.
What countries were suffering from famine?
india and japan
What is the cause of villagers are no longer self sufficient food production declines and famine sets in?
India became increasingly valuable to the British after they established a railroad network there.
How can flood cause famine?
Flood can cause famine because it washes out the crops and and the nutrient from the soil due to essence water in the soil caused by flood
What is the cause of villagers are no longer self-sufficient food production declines and famine sets in?
India became increasingly valuable to the British after they established a railroad network there.
What were the major events that led to the decolonization of India?
the great potato famine
Are protist organisms any harm?
Yes protists cause disease , cause red tide, and the Irish potato famine Yes protists cause disease , cause red tide, and the Irish potato famine
What events led to the widespread famine in India?
There have been at least 10 famines in India to this present day.
What country ruled India during the food disaster known as the Bengal famine?
There has been more than one 'Bengal famine', though the term is often used for the 1943 famine. During the Great Bengal famine of 1770, the area was controlled by the British East India Company. The area of 'Bengal' at the time included the modern day Indian states of Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand, as well as modern day Bangladesh. During the Bengal famine of 1943, the area was a province of British India, ruled by Britain.
Did fungus cause the potato famine in 1840?
yes
