What caused the Great Potato Famine in Ireland?
Early Blight
Late Blight
Root Rot
Drought
Answer
The Great Potato Famine in Ireland was caused by the late blight fungus. This fungus, which is native to Central America, was introduced to Europe in the 1840s. It quickly spread throughout the continent, destroying potato crops and causing widespread famine. In Ireland, the potato was a staple food, and the loss of the crop had a devastating impact on the population.
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