Complete the sentence about Great Famine with the correct year: The worst year of the famine was ______, which became known as "Black '47".
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 1847
- Step 1: The worst year of the famine was 1847, which became known as "Black '47". Answer: 1847. Why not the others: 1857, 1827 and 1832 don't fit.
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