Potato Famine

Definition

The Potato Famine, also known as the Great Famine or the Great Hunger, refers to a period of severe food shortage and starvation in Ireland from 1845 to 1852. It was caused by a potato blight that destroyed the country's main crop, which was potatoes.

Related terms

Migration: Migration refers to the movement of people from one place to another for various reasons such as seeking better opportunities or escaping difficult circumstances.

Irish diaspora: The Irish diaspora refers to the dispersion or scattering of Irish people outside of Ireland due to historical events such as famine, war, or economic reasons.

Subsistence farming: Subsistence farming is an agricultural practice where farmers grow only enough food to feed themselves and their families without producing surplus for trade or sale.