"In the 1840s, a disease destroyed the potato crop in Ireland, which was the main food of the poor people. Other crops, such as wheat and oats, were not affected. At the time, Ireland was under British rule and most Irish crops were exported to England. When a large part of the potato crop was lost to disease, British landowners continued to ship the wheat and oats to England. There was little left for the Irish to eat. This situation caused a famine, or severe food shortage."
Based on the passage above, which of the following options best describes why so many Irish immigrants came to the U.S. during the 19th century?
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Responses
A potato famine led to many Irish moving first to Britain before the U.S.
A potato famine led to many Irish moving first to Britain before the U.S.
A potato famine caused starvation in Ireland resulting in many fleeing to the U.S.
A potato famine caused starvation in Ireland resulting in many fleeing to the U.S.
Ireland was conquered by the British at this time so many fleed to the U.S.
Ireland was conquered by the British at this time so many fleed to the U.S.
Irish immigrants were fleeing a war that caused a potato famine.