After 1845 many Irish immigrated to the United States due to
1) an abundance of cheap land.
2) a sever potato famine in Ireland.
3) hatred of British rule in Ireland.
4) high wages in factories.
5) religious freedom in the United States.

Respuesta :

Answer:

2) a sever potato famine in Ireland

Explanation:

The fungus which decimated potato crops created a devastating famine. Starvation plagued Ireland and within five years, a million Irish were dead while half a million had arrived in America to start a new life.