How did the Irish respond to the potato famine?
A) by emigrating to England and North America
B) by launching a popular uprising
C) by participating in violent demonstrations
D) by increasing rates of violent crime
E) by lowering the birth rate
Answer: A
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What will be an ideal response?
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