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By the first half of the 19th century, the potato . . . . . . . . the staple food in Ireland. In 1854, a disease . . . . . . . ., which resulted in widespread starvation.

A. had become

B. struck

C. was becoming

D. has struck

E. has become

Answer: Option C


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