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When the Irish first began coming to America we were considered to be subhuman- less than the English and Dutch immigrants who came before us. Many business even had sign proclaiming "no Irish allowed". We were often referred to as Micks, or Paddy's. Work was hard to find for many Irish, so we took work where we could find it. At the time jobs like Policeman, Firefighter, Soldier were looked upon as menial, and dangerous. The Irish took these jobs and held them with a sense of pride. To this day many Irish children follow in the steps of their fathers and mothers becoming policemen, firefighters and soldiers ... mine included
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What has the author Jim Herlihy written?
Jim Herlihy has written: 'The Dublin Metropolitan Police' -- subject(s): Dublin Metropolitan Police, History, Police, Registers 'Royal Irish Constabulary Officers'
who broughr the jack-o-lantern to america?
living human but really it was Irish immigrants
Did Irish immigrants help build the railroads?
Yes there were Irish immigrants that helped to build railroads.
Why did Irish immigrants want slavery?
Most Irish people did not want slavery. The Irish culture teaches a respect for all human beings. Some Irish immigrants fought for the south with the agreement that their entire family could become citizens if one man of the family joined the Confederate Army. (New York and Baltimore did the same to attract Irish immigrants and fill draft quotas). Some Irish immigrants (like some of many other cultures) were attracted to the slave-keeper mentality because of profit motivations or because they wanted to dominate others the way that England had dominated Ireland for centuries. But keep in mind that most Irish immigrants (and most immigrants from other poor lands) did not want slavery.
Where did Irish immigrants land in the us in 1835?
The Irish immigrants landed in Brooklyn, in the united states in 1835.
Where are Irish immigrants going?
Irish immigrants are going to Ireland, Irish emigrants are going to many places including America, Australia, Britain and Canada.
What did the Americans think of the Italian immigrants?
Many Americans did not like Italians upon their arrival in the U.S. Mostly Irish people, who had already been in the United States and considered themselves "American", were against Italians and did everything they could to prevent them from succeeding. Due to the fact that Irish immigrants had been in the U.S. so much longer than the Italians, they had worked their way into police and fire department and had become in charge of their surroundings, giving them an advantage over other immigrants. There are still harsh feelings among Irish and Italian people today. I hope I helped answer your question. :)
Was America what the Irish immigrants thought it would be?
No, it was better. Irish immigrants had rights and freedoms in America, when they previously did not in their home country.
Who were the early immigrants of Cincinnati?
The early immigrants of Cincinnati are the Germans and the Irish.
Who were the laborers who built the railroads?
Chinese immigrants
How have the Irish influenced police and fire departments in Philadelphia and New York?
Irish people made up a quarter of the population of Philadelphia and New York when the cities were first established. Many Irish immigrants started the first fire departments in both cities.
Did Irish immigrants own slaves?
Irish immigrants in the United States did not typically own slaves themselves, as they tended to be among the poorer classes. However, some Irish immigrants may have worked in industries or situations where slave labor was present.
