This event saw the phenomenon of "souperism," where the afflicted converted simply to receive soup.
Sir Charles Trevelyan served as the Assistant Secretary to the Treasury during this event. Three years into this period, William Smith O'Brien led an armed rebellion against the English for ignoring this event. This event saw the phenomenon of "souperism," where the afflicted converted simply to receive soup. This event spread as Munster, Mayo, and Connaught were struck by the namesake (*) blight. For 10 points, identify this famine that, through death and migration, significantly decreased the population of Ireland.
Sir Charles Trevelyan served as the Assistant Secretary to the Treasury during this event.
Irish {Potato Famine} [or {Great} Famine; or {Gorta Mor}; or {Drochshaol}]