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Which of the following was the main reason why Irish immigrants moved to the United States in such large numbers in the 1840’s?

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The Irish potato famine prompted an influx of Irish immigrants to the United States. (The famine: from 1845-1849, failed Irish potato crops led to mass starvation).
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Answer: because of the Irish potato famine, I think

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