The Industrial Revolution and Social Change · 1750 to 1900

The Great Famine

A sensitive investigation into the causes, experiences, and legacy of the Famine in Ireland.

Key Questions

  1. 1What factors made the Irish population so vulnerable to the potato blight?
  2. 2How did different groups, such as landlords and the government, respond to the crisis?
  3. 3What were the long term effects of mass emigration on Irish culture?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - The Great FamineNCCA: Primary - Emigration and Diaspora
Class/Year: 5th Class
Subject: Voices of the Past: Exploring Change and Continuity
Unit: The Industrial Revolution and Social Change
Period: 1750 to 1900

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