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Irish Migration During the Famine: Essay Planning

History

GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 8

9 questions

~18 mins

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This worksheet guides students in planning an essay on Irish migration during the Famine, helping them develop structured arguments and supporting evidence.

Topics covered:

#Irish Migration (Famine)

#Understand the causes and effects of Irish Famine migration

#Develop essay planning skills

#Learn to structure a balanced argument

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Irish Migration During the Famine: Essay Planning

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Grade GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 8

Essay Title and Introduction Planning

Essay Question:

To what extent did the Irish Famine influence migration patterns in the 19th century?

Introduction Thesis: Outline your overall argument in response to the question, introducing the main points you will discuss.

Explain the main causes of Irish migration during the Famine. (3 marks)

[3 marks]

Outline the main effects of Irish migration on Ireland and other countries. (4 marks)

[4 marks]

Point 1: Causes of Migration

Point 1: The Famine was a major driver of Irish migration.

Evidence:

'The potato blight devastated Ireland, leaving many without food or work.' Provenance: Report from a British observer, 1847.

Compare the impact of the potato blight with economic hardship as causes of migration. (4 marks)

[4 marks]

Explain how the evidence from the report supports the idea that the famine caused migration. (3 marks)

[3 marks]

Point 2: Effects of Migration

Point 2: Irish migration significantly affected destination countries.

Evidence:

'Irish immigrants formed large communities in America, working in factories and building infrastructure.' Provenance: Immigration historian, 1900.

Analyse the social impact of Irish migration in America during the 19th century. (4 marks)

[4 marks]

Compare the role of Irish migrants in Britain and America during this period. (4 marks)

[4 marks]

Counter-argument: Limitations of the Famine's Impact

Counter-argument: Some historians argue that not all Irish migration was solely due to the Famine.

Evidence:

'Migration had been occurring for decades due to economic reasons even before the Famine.' Provenance: Historical analysis, 1900.

Explain the limitations of attributing Irish migration solely to the Famine. (3 marks)

[3 marks]

Analyse how this counter-argument affects the overall understanding of Irish migration. (4 marks)

[4 marks]

Conclusion Planning

Conclusion: Summarise your main points and state your overall judgment on the extent to which the Famine influenced migration patterns.

Write a conclusion summarising your essay, including your overall view. (4 marks)

[4 marks]

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Essay Title and Introduction Planning

Point 1: Causes of Migration

Point 2: Effects of Migration

Counter-argument: Limitations of the Famine's Impact

Conclusion Planning

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