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The Famine was an extraordinary tragedy for Ireland. It led to mass starvation and an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. It decisively shaped Irish society for many decades and even to the present day. The Famine resulted in increased tensions not only between Catholics and Protestants but between Britain and Ireland. These tensions led to violence and instability for many years. Its most "durable legacy" was the continuing high emigration levels from the country, which lasted until at least the 1990s.<ref>Foster, p. 345.</ref> This was a tragedy for Ireland, and as a result of emigration, the Irish population has still not recovered to its pre-Famine level. However, the Famine led to a massive emigration wave and had significant consequences for many nations, especially North America. Irish emigrants helped countries such as Canada and America to fulfill their potential and become great countries.
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