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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not true of Rossa?

2. How many of Ireland's unions were on the verge of bankruptcy?

3. Which group was not influenced by the British government?

4. How many leaders of Young Ireland were arrested?

5. What kind of floors were the passengers used to in their homes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A great deal was written about the Irish unions and the way the handled the famine and ensuing devastation. Explain the concept of the union and what its actions were before, during and after the famine.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Prime Ministers Peel and Russell. Be sure to include each man's government status and works in and out of Britain. Also note what each did or did not do to help the Irish.

Essay Topic 3

The British became embarrassed by the number of juvenile inmates being deported from Ireland. Explain why there were so many juvenile inmates. What were their crimes? Were the sentences imposed upon the youths too harsh or not harsh enough?

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