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Irish Migration and the Great Famine: Factors and Significance

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GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 9
7 questions
~14 mins
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A worksheet exploring the factors that led to Irish migration during the Great Famine and their significance.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#18th/19th Century
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Irish Migration (Famine)
#Identify and categorize different factors influencing Irish migration during the Famine
#Analyze the relative importance of these factors
#Justify the significance of each factor based on historical evidence

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Irish Migration and the Great Famine: Factors and Significance

Subject: HistoryGrade: GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 9
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Grade GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 9
A

Introduction to Irish Migration during the Famine

Source A: Excerpt from a Victorian newspaper report

'The Irish Famine drove thousands of peasants to seek refuge in distant lands, seeking relief from hunger and hardship.' Provenance: Victorian newspaper article, 1848.

1.
Categorize the factors that contributed to Irish migration during the Famine into Political, Social, Economic, and Religious categories. List at least one factor for each category.
[4 marks]
B

Analyzing the Significance of Factors

Source B: A letter from an Irish migrant in America

'The famine made us leave everything behind, as starvation threatened our existence.' Provenance: Personal letter, 1850.

1.
Which factor do you think was MORE significant in encouraging Irish people to migrate during the Famine? Explain your choice with evidence.
[6 marks]
C

Comparing Factors

Source C: View of a historian

'While economic factors were primary, social and religious influences also played vital roles in motivating migration.'

1.
Compare the roles of economic and social factors in Irish migration during the Famine. Which do you think was more important? Justify your answer.
[6 marks]
D

Ranking Factors by Significance

Source D: A government report

'The primary cause of increased Irish migration was the famine, followed by economic collapse and social unrest.'

1.
Rank the following factors in order of their significance in causing Irish migration during the Famine: Famine, Economic Collapse, Social Unrest. Justify your ranking with evidence.
[6 marks]
E

Factors and Their Interrelation

Source E: Analysis by a historian

'Economic hardship, social discontent, and religious influences often intersected to motivate Irish migration during the Famine.'

1.
Outline how economic, social, and religious factors interacted to influence migration during the Irish Famine.
[4 marks]
F

Evaluating the Overall Impact of Factors

Source F: Summary from a textbook

'The Great Famine was a catalyst that exposed underlying economic, social, and political issues, all contributing to mass migration.'

1.
Explain which factor you believe was the MOST significant in causing Irish migration during the Famine and justify your answer with evidence.
[6 marks]
G

Summary and Reflection

Reflect on how different factors contributed to Irish migration during the Famine. Consider which factors were most influential and why.

1.
Write a brief paragraph summarizing the key factors that led to Irish migration during the Famine and explain which you think was most important.
[4 marks]

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