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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the wealthy Irish want large tracts of land?

2. How many leaders of Young Ireland were arrested?

3. Which of the following most embarrassed the British government?

4. When did Ireland gain independence from Britain?

5. Which of the following was the topic of rumors?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author follows the lives of several of the Irish, including Diarmuid O'Donovan Rossa. List all of the details about Rossa, including his family and involvement with agriculture during the famine. What became of Rossa?

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

Describe the climate in Ireland. How does the weather affect the crops? What crops can be successfully planted and harvested? Which are the most valuable? Which crops might have saved the Irish from starvation? Where would the crops be sold? To whom would the crops be sold?

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