Question

question 3 of 10
how did the great famine affect ireland in the mid - 19th century?
a. it led more irish businesses to rely on child labor.
b. it encouraged the irish population to abandon cities for rural areas.
c. it led to a period of large - scale emigration out of ireland.
d. it forced the irish government to create aid programs for the working class.

Explanation:

The Great Famine in Ireland (1845 - 1852) was caused by potato blight. With the main food source (potatoes) failing, many Irish people faced starvation. There was no significant push towards child labor in business as a direct major effect. Instead of moving to rural areas (where the famine was most severe as it affected agriculture), a large number of Irish people left Ireland. The British - ruled government (Ireland was under British rule at the time) did not create extensive effective aid programs for the working - class Irish. The famine led to large - scale emigration, with people seeking better living conditions, food, and opportunities in other countries like the United States.

Answer:

C. It led to a period of large - scale emigration out of Ireland.