-Based on this graph, it can be inferred that the greatest factor contributing to the high percentage of Irish immigrants to the United States during the mid-nineteenth century was
A) greater economic opportunities in the United States
B) religious persecution by the Protestant English
C) failure of the Irish potato crop
D) political upheaval resulting in mistreatment of liberal intellectuals

Question

-Based on this graph, it can be inferred that the greatest factor contributing to the high percentage of Irish immigrants to the United States during the mid-nineteenth century was
A) greater economic opportunities in the United States 
B) religious persecution by the Protestant English 
C) failure of the Irish potato crop 
D) political upheaval resulting in mistreatment of liberal intellectuals

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The greatest factor contributing to the high percentage of Irish immigrants to the United States during the mid-nineteenth century was the failure of the Irish potato crop, known as the Great Famine or the Potato Famine, which occurred from 1845 to 1852. This catastrophic event led to mass starvation and disease, prompting a significant portion of the population to emigrate in search of better living conditions.

-Based on This Graph, It Can Be Inferred That the Greatest