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A Long and Illustrious History

In the 19th century, roughly two-thirds of Ireland's population depended on what for their living?

AFishing
BFarming
CMining
DShipbuilding

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is Farming.

Conditions in Ireland were poor, and two-thirds of the population still depended on farming, often on very small plots of land.

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