Social Studies

Donavan Huang

24 August, 03:58

What was one major effect of the Great Famine in the mid-19th century?

A. Irish businesses began to employ more women and children to save money.

B. The Irish poor rose up and won independence from their British rulers.

C. Huge numbers of Irish people emigrated to Canada and the United States.

D. Ireland's middle class successfully demanded reforms that promoted economic equality.