Robert Peel repealed the Corn Laws because of this event, which was caused by phytophthora infestans.
During one tragedy during this event, a pair of inspectors failed to show up and a group was forced to trek to Delphi Lodge. During this event, a leader of a rebellion in Ballingarry was exiled to Van Diemen's Land and "runners" would "aid" new arrivals by offering safe lodging. Abdul-mecid I's aid during this event was talked down tenfold. One man charged with ameliorating this event later became the governor of Madras; the song (*) "The Fields of Athenry" mocks that man. Protestant missionaries set up schools during this event in an act called "souperism." Quebec was the destination of the first of the "coffin ships" created following this event. Robert Peel repealed the Corn Laws because of this event, which was caused by phytophthora infestans. For 10 points, identify this event in which millions starved following the failure of a staple crop.
During one tragedy during this event, a pair of inspectors failed to show up and a group was forced to trek to Delphi Lodge.
Irish potato famine [or Great Famine; or Great Hunger]