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1800 – 1913
The Act of Union in 1801 merged Ireland with Britain to form the United Kingdom, leading to ongoing political and economic struggles. The Great Famine in the 1840s caused widespread suffering and emigration. Throughout this period, there were strong movements for Irish independence, culminating in cultural and political efforts that set the stage for future unrest.
Black Potatoes: The Story of the Great Irish Famine, 1845-1850
Excellent explanation of the Great Irish Famine for middle-grade readers
Under the Hawthorn Tree: Children of the Famine
Award-winning historical fiction about three siblings experiencing the famine and immigration
The Long March: The Choctaw’s Gift to Irish Famine Relief
Moving picture book about a gift from the Choctaw to the Irish
The Irish Potato Famine: A Cause-and-Effect Investigation
Investigation into the causes and effects of the Irish Potato Famine
How I Survived the Irish Famine: The Journal of Mary O’Flyn
Fictional, photographic diary of a girl’s life during the famine
Hunger: A Tale of Courage
Story of a friendship between an Irish and an English girl set during the famine
Feed the Children First: Irish Memories of the Great Hunger
Collection of first-person accounts of the famine
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