After 1845 many Irish immigrated to the United States due to

1) an abundance of cheap land.

2) a sever potato famine in Ireland.

3) hatred of British rule in Ireland.

4) high wages in factories.

5) religious freedom in the United States.

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Alanna English

10 September, 17:33

After 1845 many Irish immigrated to the United States due to

1) an abundance of cheap land.

2) a sever potato famine in Ireland.

3) hatred of British rule in Ireland.

4) high wages in factories.

5) religious freedom in the United States.

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Hanna Welch · Answer 1

2) a sever potato famine in Ireland

Explanation:

The fungus which decimated potato crops created a devastating famine. Starvation plagued Ireland and within five years, a million Irish were dead while half a million had arrived in America to start a new life.

After 1845 many Irish immigrated to the United States due to1) an abundance of cheap land.2) a sever potato famine in Ireland.3) hatred of British rule in Ireland.4) high wages in factories.5) religious freedom in the United States.

After 1845 many Irish immigrated to the United States due to

1) an abundance of cheap land.

2) a sever potato famine in Ireland.

3) hatred of British rule in Ireland.

4) high wages in factories.

5) religious freedom in the United States.