Effects of the Famine
The Great Famine had a widespread impact on Ireland, perhaps the greatest of which was the 25% population drop throughout the years of the famine. The dramatic drop was primarily due to starvation, emigration, and disease.
Another major impact it had was mass emigration to America. Although the Irish also emigrated to Canada, Australia, and other destinations, approximately 1.3 million people emigrated out of Ireland; 70% of which emigrated to America.
The famine weakened Ireland's population, leaving it susceptible to disease outbreaks. Diseases such as scurvy, dysentery, and cholera.
The normally non-fatal diseases wrecked havoc on Ireland's weakened population. The mass outbreaks of disease are notorious for killing more people than starvation itself.
Another major impact it had was mass emigration to America. Although the Irish also emigrated to Canada, Australia, and other destinations, approximately 1.3 million people emigrated out of Ireland; 70% of which emigrated to America.
The famine weakened Ireland's population, leaving it susceptible to disease outbreaks. Diseases such as scurvy, dysentery, and cholera.
The normally non-fatal diseases wrecked havoc on Ireland's weakened population. The mass outbreaks of disease are notorious for killing more people than starvation itself.