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What was the main reason for the surge in Irish immigration to the U.S. in the mid nineteenth century?
The main reason for the surge in Irish immigration to the U.S. in the mid-nineteenth century was the Great Famine in Ireland, which led to widespread poverty, famine, and lack of opportunities. Many Irish immigrants sought better economic prospects and a chance for a new life in America.
What years did the Irish immigration take place?
The largest influx of the Irish started in 1845/6 and ran for 15-20 years. It was caused by Irish families trying to escape the Potato Famine which was ravaging Ireland at that time. Earlier, in the period 1817-25, large numbers of Irish laborers came over to work on the construction of the Erie Canal in New York State. Those were the two big 'jumps' in the Irish immigration.
How did immigration change in 1865?
Irish <Fenian> immigration began and escalated thereafter.
Why did the potato famine start the Irish and Scottish immigration?
People relied on the potato for their main food source. when the potato was effected in those years, everyone starved, over 2 million people died that 25% of the people!
Who were the immigrants in the second wave of immigration?
the anwnser was Irish and German
What was the cause for Irish immigration in the 1940?
potato blight
What is a good sentence with the word immigration?
There was a huge immigration of Irish citizens to the USA during the potato famine.
When the Irish wave of Jews went to America what was their first stop?
The Irish Jews were such a small population (<1,000 people) that there really was no wave of Irish Jewish immigration to America. Additionally, since most Irish Jews lived in the cities, they were not subject (as strongly) to the Irish Potato Famine, which was responsible for the largest percentage of Irish immigration to the US.
What were immigrants in the second wave of immigration?
Irish & German -Apex (:
Many immigrants in the second wave of immigration?
Irish and german
What immigration policy revised decisions of the immigration reform act of 1965 and greatly benefited europeans especially those of Irish origin?
Immigration Act of 1990
What national group would be part of the old immigration to America?
Irish
