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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.
What occurred in Ireland from 1845-1848?
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What happend in the potato famine?
The potato crop was destroyed. This resulted in many people starving and dying. Others left Ireland and emigrated to many parts of the world.
Why did Irish imigrate in the 1800s?
their were better job and better poertunities for you and your children more thing to do more money being paid for jobs and loads of things being built ..
Why did people leave Ireland to come to the US in 1870's?
Basically the absentee English landlords and the British government starved them out. Add that to the long lasting potato famine and there was adequate reason to look for a place where there would be a better life. ( the great patato famine).
Where did the Howick Fencibles come from?
Many of the Howick Fencibles were from Ireland, having left due to the Irish potato famine of 1846 to 1849.
How did the potato famine affect Irish emigration?
The potato was the main food people in Ireland ate. When there were no potatoes due to the crop being destroyed by blight, many people left to find more food and a better life. The famine had the effect of increasing Irish emigration.
What happened in potato famine?
The type of potato grown by the Irish was overrun by blight. Since the potato was the main staple food of the average Irishman (or Irishwoman) many in the country died of starvation or they left for America to try and better their fortunes.
Why did the israelites originally leave the Canaan?
They left because of a famine.
Why did Irish immigrants leave their native country?
The Irish Left Ireland Because of The Irish Potato Famine in the 1840s. In other periods of Irish history people have left due to war or poverty or to seek a better life or because of economic problems.
Why does a potato grow a stem when left out?
Because it is programed to do that.
What year did abraham leave egypt because of the famine?
Abraham left Canaan (not Egypt) because of a famine. According to traditional chronology, this was in 1737 BCE.See also:Abraham's biographyTimeline
