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back thin that's all poor people could eat becase it was cheap and easey to grow

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Why did the Irish potato famine end?

There was a disease going around called mildew which made the potatoes all black and mushy so nobody could eat them or they would be poisoned The disease was not called Mildew, it was called The Blight (Phytophthora infestans). The potato famine was caused by a fungi called potato blight. after just days from coming out of the ground, the potato's would be slimy, black, and rotten.


The great patato famine?

The Great Potato Famine, also known as the Irish Potato Famine, was a devastating period of mass starvation and disease in Ireland from 1845 to 1852. The famine was caused by the failure of the potato crop, which was a staple food for the majority of the population. It resulted in the death or emigration of millions of Irish people and had long-lasting social and economic impacts on the country.


Was lobster once a poor man's food?

Yes,in certain locations like Maine where it was abundant it was considered poor man's food.


What food did the Poor Victorian school children have for lunch?

The Victorian poor school children had Rat's vegetables,apple if lucky and other horrible food.


What food did people eat in the 19th century?

Answer: Most foods preferred by the people of the 19th century are combination of natural and processed types.Answer: Food options for the rich and poor varied greatly. The poor ate simple repetitious meals heavy in fats, starches and sugars. Preserved food were dried or salted. The rich ate much the same but with an increased variety and more sugars. Strangely enough may food additives used then would be banned today, like strychnine to produce the green colour in blancmange. Lack of refrigeration and sanitation was aconstant problem in food preparation