Irish Migration and the Famine: Timeline & Chronology
History
GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 9
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet guides students through key events related to Irish migration during the Famine, encouraging understanding of chronology and cause-and-effect relationships.
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Irish Migration and the Famine: Timeline & Chronology
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Grade GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 9
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Timeline of Irish Migration and the Famine
Source A: Excerpt from a historical overview
'The Irish Famine began in 1845, caused by potato blight, leading to mass starvation and emigration. Over a million Irish people died, and many more emigrated to escape poverty.' Provenance: Summary from a GCSE history textbook, 2010.
1.
Outline the key events in the Irish Famine from 1845 to 1850. (3 marks)
[3 marks]2.
Compare the causes of Irish migration during the Famine with earlier reasons for Irish migration in the 18th century. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Explain how the Irish Famine affected migration patterns in the 19th century. (3 marks)
[3 marks]4.
Analyse the long-term impacts of Irish migration during the Famine on Irish society and the countries they migrated to. (6 marks)
[6 marks]5.
Write a brief summary of the main causes of Irish migration during the Famine. (3 marks)
[3 marks]6.
Compare the migration experiences of Irish people during the Famine with those of Irish emigrants in earlier centuries. (4 marks)
[4 marks]7.
Outline the main regions where Irish people migrated during the Famine and the reasons for these choices. (4 marks)
[4 marks]8.
Explain how the Irish Famine influenced migration policies in Britain and North America. (4 marks)
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