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Hartford Web Publishing

World History Archives: The Great Hunger

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the aftermath of the potato famine; 4 million dead, 2.5 million refugees. Mentions the Irish peasantry, landlords, British Government, relief, and the cause of the famine.
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The History Place

The History Place: Irish Potato Famine

For Students 9th - 10th
The History Place provides complete history of the Irish Potato Famine and life in Ireland in the 19th century.
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BBC

Bbc News: Week of 3 11 13: The Children Going Hungry in America

For Students 9th - 10th
This article about child hunger in the United States features the story of two young children in Iowa who often do not have enough to eat. The article includes a link to charity that helps those in need of food and a brief video. [1:59]
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Ancestry

Ireland: The Famine Years

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers information about the famine years. Using a map of Ireland, authors discuss the percentages of the population living in the lowest class housing and the devastating effects of the famine.