In this picture, we are shown the different levels of people in society, and that they are all affected by the potato blight. In 1845, it was discovered that potatoes had something wrong with them. No matter what people did to try and stop it, the potatoes would always go bad within a couple days. Anyone who tried to eat the potatoes after they went bad, would develop a fever.
In 1846, the blight happened again. At this point people immigrated to all over. But, in 1847, when potatoes were practically gone, people began to panic and started emigrating to Canada, US, Great Britain, and some to Australia. Potatoes were the main staple food for all people living in Ireland. Many believed that the British Government should have done more to help
In 1846, the blight happened again. At this point people immigrated to all over. But, in 1847, when potatoes were practically gone, people began to panic and started emigrating to Canada, US, Great Britain, and some to Australia. Potatoes were the main staple food for all people living in Ireland. Many believed that the British Government should have done more to help