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What year was the Irish potato Famine in?

The main one was in 1845-1851 but it continued for decades afterwards


How women were treated from 1797 to 1851?

From 1797 to 1851, women faced significant societal restrictions and were largely confined to domestic roles. Legal frameworks typically denied them rights such as voting and property ownership, reinforcing their dependence on male guardians—fathers or husbands. Education for women was limited, focusing primarily on homemaking skills rather than academics. However, this period also saw the beginnings of the women's rights movement, as some women began to advocate for greater equality and access to education.


When was Jefferson Davis a United States senator?

August 10, 1847 - September 23, 1851 and March 4, 1857 - January 21, 1861.


Who made the first washer machine?

The earliest washing "machine" was the scrub board invented in 1797. American, James King patented the first washing machine to use a drum in 1851, the drum made King's machine resemble a modern machine, however it was still hand powered.


When did the Australian gold rush start?

The gold rush in Australia started in 1851. It began tentatively with the first strike of payable gold near Ophir in NSW. Less than three months after gold was "officially" discovered at Ophir in 1851, Victoria had its first gold strike at Sovereign Hill near Ballarat, in the same month it gained its independence from the NSW colony. While the Ballarat goldfields were rich and promising, the real goldrush began when gold was discovered at Mt Alexander, 60km northeast of Ballarat, and close to the town of Bendigo, in August 1851.