Chapter
The Irish Famine Explained
56:35 - 59:43 (03:07)
The Irish famine of 1846 occurred after the loss of a third of the crop, and forced the Irish people to eat their seed potatoes, leading to a need for government subsidies to purchase grain.
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ChapterThe Irish Famine Explained
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In the mid-19th century, a large portion of the Irish population faced starvation due to a significant crop loss.
56:59 - 59:43 (02:43)
Irish Famine
Summary
In the mid-19th century, a large portion of the Irish population faced starvation due to a significant crop loss. Despite growing their own grain, the government had to subsidize the purchase of it to avoid a complete famine.