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What impact did the Great Famine have on the United States?

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A. It reduced water pollution in U.S. cities as families migrated to
rural areas.
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B. It forced U.S. workers to focus on farming rather than industrial
labor.
It convinced the U.S. government to begin offering aid to foreign
countries. T he
D. It led to a huge increase in the Irish population living in U.S. cities.

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Answer:

D.

Step-by-step explanation:

I'm assuming you mean the Potato Famine in Ireland that lasted from 1845 to 1849? It was caused by potato blight and even spread to areas other than Ireland, leading many Irish to emigrate en masse to other countries-mostly the US.

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