Malthusian Theory and the Irish Potato Famine
Which of the following best explains how Malthusian theory influenced the British government’s policies during the Irish Potato Famine (1845–1849)?
A
They invested heavily in Irish infrastructure to stimulate economic growth
B
They limited aid, believing population reduction was inevitable and necessary
C
They encouraged mass emigration to colonies to alleviate population pressure
D
They implemented large-scale agricultural reforms to increase food production
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