We need those energy given by potatoes. It is our staple food.
The Start Of The Potato Famine
Where are the potatoes.... no more income... 😢😭
The British's Help
Ok.... ok.... I will see what I can do.... ok....
I have no income at all... and now, when potatoes are nowhere to be found, my life is extremely hard. Please, help us.
Please, provide us some food. My youngest daughter, just 2 years old, passed away 2 days ago due to starvation. I do not want that to happen to my other 5 children. Please, give me some food.
Before 1845, Ireland was a poor country. Peasants lived mainly through growing potatoes, which would provide them
The Migration
Wow... so many customers... I will be rich... hahahaha
In the year 1845, the tragedy began. A fungus disease spread through Europe, ruining the crops. Ireland's potatoes were not able to go properly and many potatoes rotted.
The Journey
The British Parliament did not actually help the victims properly. They tried to do some minor actions to avoid conflicts, but it did not help much. As what many historians concluded, the British were too busy trying to not lose any resources or money.
Arriving
As many starved in Ireland, they made up their mind to migrate to America.
Due to boats being the main way of transportation to travel across countries at that time, the boats industry earned a lot. However, due to the packed conditions in the boats, the risk to get infected with a disease was extremely high, and people often vomited. Death was also seen everywhere on the boat.
A place with enough food and stable jobs, America is definitely better than Ireland.
Yay! Luckily I came here. America is the best place ever,
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