The Irish supported the Democratic Party because?

Answer 1

Immigration takes place in many parts of the world. Currently Italy and Greece are receiving many immigrants from North Africa.With regards to the United States, it became "home" for millions of immigrants over the past 200 years. In the 19th century, and well into the 20th century many immigrants from Europe landed in the larger cities of the East coast of the US. There they found that, for the most part these large cities were controlled by the Democratic Party. It made sense to support this party as it was friendly to immigrants ( for the most part ) so it made commonsense to support the party that governed where many immigrants decided to stay. There were many jobs to be found in these east coast cities.

Answer 2

Many of the early 19th century European immigrants were from nations that did not allow them the freedoms that the US would give them. A better standard of living and a means to own land or a business was also a drew them. The Democratic party has always been the party of the poor, the middle class, immigrants, and others who want people in office to work towards making life better for everyone. This is still true today.

Answer 3

the party offered them social services and jobs.