The major factor sending waves of Irish immigrants to the United States between 1845 and 1849 was:
A) the Irish potato famine.
B) the plague.
C) Parliament's passage of anti-Catholic legislation.
D) the collapse of the Irish government.
Answer: A
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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The Schlieffen Plan failed in France.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)