The Great Famine in Ireland · 1845 to 1852

Causes of the Famine

Examining potato blight, land subdivision, and the dependence on a single crop.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why was the Irish population so dependent on the potato?
  2. 2How did the land ownership system contribute to the disaster?
  3. 3What role did the British government's policies play in the crisis?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Eras of change and conflictNCCA: Primary - Politics, conflict and society
Class/Year: 5th Year
Subject: Echoes of the Past: Exploring Irish and World History
Unit: The Great Famine in Ireland
Period: 1845 to 1852

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