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The reasons I know of are because of religious persecution from penal laws in their own country, in addition to others. Also, Ireland was one of the poorest countries in Western Europe at the time, (because of interference from Great Britain). There was also a great famine at the time in Ireland. America was seen as the land of opportunity for many at the time, ( not just the Irish). I would probably give out more info on this topic but my sister needs to get on this computer and my computer is having trouble. I'm primarily Irish, Scottish, and British; I'm proud to be so too. I somewhat quoted some of this info from wikipedia so I'm not sure how accurate some of this is. I hope I completely answered your question.
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The Irish settlers migrated due to a combination of economic hardship, political instability, and famine. Many were forced to leave Ireland during the Potato Famine of the mid-19th century, which led to widespread hunger and poverty. Others sought better economic opportunities and escape religious persecution.
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Between 1846 and 1855 the population of Ireland decreased by a third including approximately 15. million Irish immigrants who left for the US. what was the primary reason for this migration?
The Irish Famine was the reason. Back then Ireland depended on the potato for food and then all of them got diseased with blight which made them deadly to eat. As well as 1.5 million emigrating around the same amount of people died of starvation.
Why did settlers that were originally attracted to the South primarily for which reason?
The fertile farm land was the original reason that settlers were attracted to the South. The warmer weather was another reason they wanted to go to the South.
Where can you find details on the Irish famine migration to America?
Do some research on "Ellis Island" which is the place in New York where many Irish first arrived in America.
What contribution did Irish settlers bring to Canada?
well for one cookie i will say that they brang the pototatos and they brout saint patricks day and the irish laugauge
What was not a common reason or Jewish migration in the middle ages?
seeking riches
What adversitis did Irish face of the Irish migration to America?
free
Who encouraged the migration of American settlers to Texas?
austin
What led to the great migration of 1629-1640?
It was the migration of settlers (mostly Puritans) to New England.
Flood of settlers from England to the new England colonies?
Great Migration...
Which group of settlers settled near migration routes?
jdjasdcsf (mountain men)
What state had German Irish and Jewish settlers?
All states have a history of German, Irish, and Jewish settlers. These are some of the largest immigrant populations of the US over history.
Where did say Uncle originate?
Irish settlers started it for entertainment
Why did the woodkerne attack the settlers?
the woodkerne attacked the english and scottish settlers as they stole the woodkerne's (native irish) land
What has the author G B Dickason written?
G. B. Dickason has written: 'Irish settlers to the Cape' -- subject(s): British settlers of 1820 (South Africa), Frontier and pioneer life, History, Irish
What is the reason for migration of cuckoo?
because of food sacurity
What impact did the Irish migration have on the Americans after the potato famine?
the irish made a big impact on america with there knowlage of beer and they were poorly treated but now we have festivals for the irish also the irish moved to america cse of the potato famine
Between 1846 and 1855 the population of Ireland decreased by a third including approximately 15. million Irish immigrants who left for the US. what was the primary reason for this migration?
The Irish Famine was the reason. Back then Ireland depended on the potato for food and then all of them got diseased with blight which made them deadly to eat. As well as 1.5 million emigrating around the same amount of people died of starvation.
