13. What were the long-lasting consequences of the Irish Potato Famine? a) A population explosion in Ireland b) Mass emigration and a significant decline in Ireland's population c) The creation of large -scale potato farming across Europe d) Improved agricultural techniques throughout Ireland 14. What occurred during the Clearances? a) Scottish farmers were provided with better farming tools and resources b) Scottish tenants were forcibly evicted from their land c) Poor farmers were given land rights in return for working in factories d) Scottish landowners began growing crops to feed urban populations 15. What was the consequence of the Clearances? a) Increased agricultural production in Scotland b) Social upheaval and the forced migration of many Scots c) A significant population increase in rural Scotland d) The widespread adoption of crop rotation techniques

13. **b) Mass emigration and a significant decline in Ireland's population.** The Irish Potato Famine, caused by potato blight, led to widespread starvation and disease. Millions died, and millions more emigrated, primarily to the United States, Canada, and Great Britain, resulting in a dramatic population decrease that Ireland has yet to recover from.<br /><br />14. **b) Scottish tenants were forcibly evicted from their land.** The Highland Clearances involved the displacement of tenant farmers from their land in the Scottish Highlands. Landowners sought to convert the land to more profitable sheep grazing. This was often done brutally, with families forced from their homes.<br /><br />15. **b) Social upheaval and the forced migration of many Scots.** The Clearances caused immense social disruption, resentment, and hardship. Many Scots were forced to emigrate, similar to the Irish during the famine, seeking new lives in places like North America, Australia, and New Zealand.<br />