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Irish in the US?
Many Irish people emigrated to America during the Great Famine in 1845. Many of them established large communities in Newfoundland. Therefore, there is now many Irish people in America.
When did Ireland come to US?
the Irish settled on the east coast when they came to America.
Where did most of the Irish immigrants who came to the US following the potato famine of the 1840s?
The Irish immigrated because of the Irish Potato Famine in 1845
What years and why did the Irish move to the US?
in Ellis island the time the most Irish came was from 1845-1860 because of crop faliure which caused them to only eat peasent food-potatoes
What was the approximate number of immigrants arriving to the US between 1845 and 1854?
During the period between 1845 to 1854 approximately 2.9 million immigrants came to the United States. This figure is relevant because it represented almost 15% of the US population. Most of the new people were German & Irish. More than half of them remained in the major cities of America at that time.
What people came to the US from Ireland?
Irish people.
Why did Irish and German immigrants come to the US in the period between 1845 and 1855?
Many Irish and Germans immigrated to the US in the 1840s and 1850s because America was seen as a place with more opportunities, and better living conditions. The Irish and Germans were not happy with the conditions in their countries. They wanted a chance at a better life.
What do Irish people like to do?
Irish people like to do what many of us like to do: eat, drink, and be merry.
What place in North America did the British try to have Irish immigrants settle in?
The potato famine in Ireland lasted from 1845 to 1849. During this terrible part of Irish history, Great Britain tried to direct Irish people immigrating to North America to settle in Canada. The British provided incentives to induce this among the Irish. Many did, however, very often they left Canada to settle in the US.
How many Irish people live in the US?
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Is there more Irish in the US then in ireland?
No. There are more people in the USA that claim Irish ancestry than the population of Ireland, but there are more actual Irish people in Ireland than there are actual Irish people in the USA.
Did the us accept the Irish people here?
yes
