A. Study source D, accounts of conditions in Ireland around 1840.
(i) From Account 1, how many people does the author believe were dependent on the potato about 1840? (2)
(ii) Do you think the author of Account 2 is shocked by what he has seen? Give one piece of evidence from the account to support your answer. (2)
Tip: Do not be afraid to give 2!
(iii) Explain three of the following terms relating to life in Ireland around 1840:
Cottier; Conacre; Lazy-beds; Middleman; Eviction (6)
Tip: Each term is worth 2 marks.
B. Source E is a map showing the population decline in Ireland between 1841 and 1851.
(i) From Source E, name one part of the country that experienced:
(a) a rise in population during this period
(b) a fall in population greater than 30% during this period (2)
(ii) What measures were taken during the 1840s to help victims of the Famine in Ireland? (4)
Tip: Two measures or one measure developed.
C. “The Industrial Revolution in Britain had a major impact on people’s lives.” In the light of
the above statement, write an account of the effects of the Industrial Revolution on one of the following aspects of everyday life in Britain.
(a) Housing and diet
(b) Health and leisure activities.
(c) Education (14)
Tip: For both (a) and (b) make sure to answer both parts or you would lose marks.
Tough question because you have to give six or seven facts.
