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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 was not in great need by Young Ireland?

2. Whose home was commandeered by the military?

3. What system was overwhelmed by the arrival of the Irish?

4. Where did the arrest take place?

5. Which country is not referred to by Queen Victoria?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Detail the primary and secondary sources for Irish farmers, including how the various products were created, handled, and sold or consumed. Which source brought in the most money? Explain how a farmer might be able to recover from the famine by using other crops in the years following the famine.

Essay Topic 3

In addition to starvation, many of the Irish were contaminated and contracted various other diseases and ailments. List the diseases and ailments, what they are, the symptoms and cures (if any).

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