Which of the following was a major factor contributing to the increase in Irish immigration to the U.S. in the 1840s?
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Correct answer: The Great Famine caused by a devastating potato blight
The failure of the potato crop in Ireland led to mass starvation and poverty, forcing millions to emigrate. Most Irish immigrants settled in Eastern port cities and provided the low-wage manual labor necessary for the North's infrastructure and factories.
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