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Where did a majority of immigrants to go between 1821-1920?
USA
Which county had the most increase?
Dublin
Why did the population decrease in Ireland?
Disease, death, starvation, and immigration.
What was the cause of the famine?
Potatoes
When did people go to "Other" destinations? (Not USA, Australia, or Canada)
1881-1920
Which county had the most decrease?
Roscommon
Why did the population in Dublin increase?
The city (one of the largest) had more resources than anywhere else in Ireland
What caused a shortage of potatoes that created the Potato Famine?
blight or a mold - Phytophthora infestans (or P. infestans)
Why were Irish immigrating to other countries before the potato famine even started?
Why did people immigrate to the USA?
Why do you believe the county of Roscommon experienced the most decrease in population?
Multiple correct answers...
This area was far from the coasts, leaving them away from any imported goods.
The county's new landlord forcefully evicted everyone to make room for new English farmers.
The potato blight (a mold) hit this area the most in terms of potato farming.
When did the Irish potato famine begin?
Began in 1845
What can be said about Irish immigration after the Potato Famine?
Immigration to these areas gradually slows down from 1851 to 1920.
What could the change in population mean just by looking at this map?
Many correct answers:
Death
Immigration
Migration
Why was North Ireland the most unaffected by the Potato Famine's change in population?
Multiple Correct Answers:
They were near England in terms of geography, meaning that they could more easily obtain resources from England.
The potato blight did not expand as much to this area as it did in others.
What was the land system in Ireland like during this time?
Most of the land was owned by Plantation landlords; vast numbers of the poorest class lived in 'potato gardens,' often sub-divided among their sons.