Question

1. what was an immediate result of the mass starvation in ireland in the late 1840s? (1) expansion of the green revolution to ireland (2) acceptance of british rule by the irish (3) migration of many irish to other countries (4) creation of a mixed economy in ireland 2. many critics believe that the policy of the british government during the irish famine contributed to food shortages (1) ignored military concerns (2) discouraged emigration (3) led directly to civil war 3. one way in which the industrial revolution in great britain in the 18th and the potato blight in ireland in the 19th century are similar is that they both led directly to (1) significant human migrations (2) more equitable distribution of wealth (3) growth in the number of subsistence farmers (4) rapid increases in food production 4. what was the primary reason that large numbers of people left ireland in the 1840s and 1850s? (1) the people faced mass starvation (2) a political revolution had started. (3) a smallpox epidemic broke out in the country. (4) the people sought better educational opportunities.

Explanation:

1. The mass starvation in Ireland in the 1840s was a direct result of the Irish Potato Famine. The British - ruled Ireland faced a major food shortage as the potato crop, a staple food, failed.
2. The British government's policies during the famine, such as not taking sufficient measures to address food shortages, are widely criticized. Ignoring military - related concerns and discouraging emigration were not the main causes of the famine; rather, it was the food shortage.
3. The Industrial Revolution in Great Britain and the potato blight in Ireland in the 19th century are different phenomena. The creation of a mixed economy in Ireland was not a direct result of these two events being similar. The potato blight led to mass starvation and emigration from Ireland.
4. The primary reason for large - scale emigration from Ireland in the 1840s and 1850s was the mass starvation caused by the potato famine. Political revolutions and smallpox epidemics were not the main factors; people left in search of food and better living conditions.

Answer:

1. Starvation in Ireland in the late 1840s was an immediate result of the mass food shortage due to potato blight.
2. Many critics believe that the policy of the British government during the Irish Famine contributed to food shortages.
3. One way in which the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain in the 18th and the potato blight in Ireland in the 19th century are similar is not directly related to the creation of a mixed economy in Ireland; rather, the blight led to mass human migrations.
4. The primary reason that large numbers of people left Ireland in the 1840s and 1850s was the people faced mass starvation.