One reason for the mass migration of many irish
to north america in the 19th century was
(1) a series of crop failures
(2) enforcement of a military draft
(3) civil war in ireland
(4) an outbreak of malaria

Part a: which statement identifies the central idea of the text? a: the north was more powerful than the south and was always going to be the victor of the civil war. b: despite the obvious strength of the north, the outcome of the war was unpredictable at the time. c: the united states underestimated the strength of the south, giving it the upper hand. answer !