Famine and Policy
During the Irish famine, policies like the removal of corn laws allowed food imports, yet exports continued, exacerbating the crisis. The British response, led by Trevelin, was steeped in moral judgment, viewing the famine as a consequence of the Irish people's character rather than a humanitarian issue. This led to devastating evictions, with thousands left landless and without aid, compounding the suffering during one of the darkest periods in Irish history.In this clip
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