"Prior to 1845, Pre starvation Ireland was characterized by primitive technology, a colonial social organization dictated by an exploitive political policy, and an economic system that did not reinvest in Ireland." ... During the Napoleonic Wars, the French isolated Great Britain; the English took advantage of Ireland's resources. ... England's economy fell into a post-war depression after 1815, and created further problems among Irish farmers. ... Wars and rebellions were commonplace in seventeenth century Ireland. ... After the Civil War came the industrialization of the Unit...

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