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How did the potato famine affect Irish emigration?

They switched to pasta.

Most of the Irish went on low carbohydrate diets.

Over a million people died and emigration was the only option for many.

They tried to ignore it.

none of the above

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"Over a million people died and emigration was the only option for many" is the proper answer. Many of the people emigrated to the United States, which increased the population.
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