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Irish Migration During the Famine (18th/19th Century)

History
GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet provides reading comprehension tasks focused on the Irish Famine and its impact on migration in the 18th and 19th centuries. It includes source analysis and comparative questions aimed at standard-level students.

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#History
#History
#18th/19th Century
#Standard
#Reading Comprehension
#Irish Migration (Famine)
#Explain the causes and effects of the Irish Famine
#Compare different perspectives on Irish migration
#Analyse the impact of the Famine on Irish society and migration patterns
#Outline the reasons why many Irish emigrated during the 19th century

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Irish Migration During the Famine (18th/19th Century)

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Grade GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 8
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Introduction to the Irish Famine and Migration

The Irish Famine, also known as the Great Hunger, occurred between 1845 and 1849. It was caused by a potato blight that devastated the main food source for the Irish population. This led to mass starvation, disease, and a significant wave of migration. Many Irish emigrated to countries like Britain, the United States, Canada, and Australia in search of better living conditions.

Source A: Excerpt from a Victorian newspaper

'The famine has driven thousands of Irish across the seas, seeking refuge and new opportunities in distant lands.'

Source B: Letter from an Irish migrant

'Leaving Ireland was heartbreaking, but I could see no future here. The hunger was too great, and my family depended on me to find work elsewhere.'

1.
Explain the main causes of the Irish Famine. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the perspectives of Source A and Source B on Irish migration during the Famine. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the impact of the Famine on Irish migration patterns. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Explain how the Irish Famine affected Irish society at home and abroad. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Analyse the reasons why many Irish people chose to emigrate during the Famine period. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Compare the experiences of Irish migrants in Britain and North America during the 19th century. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Write a brief summary of the main effects of the Irish Famine on migration. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
8.
Analyse the social consequences of Irish migration during the 19th century. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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