The Great Irish Famine

What would you do if you had to make this difficult choice?

• Choose option A

• Choose option B

Why do you think people risked such a dangerous journey?

• For adventure and thrill

• To escape difficult living conditions

• In search of better opportunities

• Due to coercion or force

What was Grosse Île used for?

What did doctors check immigrants for at Grosse Île?

What happened to sick people at Grosse Île?

How many Irish immigrants died at Grosse Île?

What is present today at Grosse Île to remember those who died?

• A memorial

• A museum

• A cemetery

• A park

Starting a new life in a strange country might feel:

• Exciting and adventurous

• Overwhelming and challenging

• Lonely and isolating

• All of the above

What types of jobs did Irish immigrants take?

Fill in the blank: Irish immigrants worked in _______.