Irish Migration and the Famine (18th/19th Century)
History
GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 9
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores key vocabulary and concepts related to Irish migration during the famine, helping students understand the causes, effects, and significance of this historical event.
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Irish Migration and the Famine (18th/19th Century)
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Grade GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 9
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Vocabulary and Concepts
Key Terms:
- Famine: A severe shortage of food causing widespread hunger and death.
- Emigration: The act of leaving one's country to settle elsewhere.
- Migration: The movement of people from one place to another.
- Causes of the Famine: Factors such as potato blight, economic hardship, and British policies.
- Consequences of the Famine: Population decline, mass emigration, social change.
Historical Concepts:
- Push Factors: Conditions driving Irish people to leave, such as starvation and poverty.
- Pull Factors: Reasons attracting Irish migrants to countries like America and Britain.
- Impact on Irish Society: Changes in population, culture, and economy.
- Perspective: Different views on whether migration was necessary or a loss to Ireland.
Note: Use these terms to help explain and analyze the questions below.
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Define the term 'famine' and explain its significance in Irish history.
[3 marks]2.
Compare push and pull factors that influenced Irish migration during the 19th century.
[4 marks]3.
Outline the main consequences of the Irish Famine on Irish society.
[6 marks]4.
Explain how emigration during the famine affected Ireland's population and economy.
[4 marks]5.
Compare different perspectives on Irish migration during the 19th century.
[6 marks]6.
Explain the significance of Irish migration during the 19th century in shaping Irish and global history.
[6 marks]7.
Analyse how British policies during the famine affected Irish migration.
[6 marks]8.
Write a brief summary of why Irish migration increased during the 19th century.
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