What was the major push factor that brought Irish immigrants to the United States in the 1840s and 1850s?
A) oppression by the British government
B) decline in the number of jobs in Ireland
C) overpopulation of Ireland
D) the great potato blight
E) persecution of Catholics

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The great potato blight, which was a disease that destroyed the main crop in Ireland, caused a massive famine from 1845 to 1852. This led to widespread hunger, poverty, and disease, prompting many Irish people to emigrate to the United States in search of a better life.

What Was the Major Push Factor That Brought Irish Immigrants