Legacy of the Famine: Memory and Commemoration
Explore how the Great Famine is remembered and commemorated in Ireland and abroad.
Key Questions
- Analyze the different ways the Famine is commemorated today.
- Explain why it is important to remember historical tragedies like the Famine.
- Compare how the Famine is taught in Ireland versus other countries.
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