Irish Potato Famine - Black '47 - Part 3 - Extra History
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The 1846 potato crop blight in Ireland led to starvation, despite warnings in Parliament, with little government intervention as Sir Charles Trevelyan focused on minimal intervention and free market principles, exacerbating the famine and prompting international aid efforts.
Insights
- Daniel O'Connell warned about an impending famine in Ireland, but governmental action was limited, contributing to the severity of the crisis.
- Sir Charles Trevelyan's adherence to Malthusian principles and emphasis on free market protection exacerbated the Irish famine, resulting in high food prices and scarcity, intensifying the suffering of the population.
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Recent questions
What caused the Irish potato crop failure?
Blight
Who warned of the impending famine in Parliament?
Daniel O'Connell
What was Sir Charles Trevelyan's approach to the Irish famine?
Minimal intervention
What symbolized the tragedy of the Irish famine?
Skibbereen
How did the Irish government respond to the famine?
Little help