With the belief that the Irish would overcome this famine, the British did not respond immediately. As time went on, however, and the Irish only seemed to progress deeper and deeper into famine and poverty, England realized that Ireland was really in trouble. They sent corn to the farmers to make up for lost crop, but the damage had already been done; several thousands of dollars had been lost, and nothing could make up for that.
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The Great Famine had claimed the lives of thousands, and several had fled to distant lands in hopes of having a better chance of survival. Many Irish grew angry with England, angered by their late response and lack thereof. Some went as far as to blame them for causing the devestating Blight.
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