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jun 1, 1845 - Irish Potato Famine begins

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By September one-third of the crop had been lost. Peel responded to the food shortages and rising prices by importing American maize and setting up a relief commission.

Peel increased imports of maize and responded to the crisis by determining to repeal the Corn Laws.

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jun 1, 1845
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~ 181 years ago