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Irish immigrants stayed in America primarily due to the Great Famine of the 1840s, which caused widespread starvation and hardship in Ireland. Upon arriving in the U.S., many found job opportunities in industries such as railroads and construction, as well as in urban centers. Additionally, the promise of a better life and the chance to escape poverty and oppression encouraged them to settle permanently. Over time, they established vibrant communities that contributed significantly to American culture and society.
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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 food did Irish immigrants bring to America?
They brought potatoes and irish chedder
The largest group of immigrants living in America in 1860 was?
Irish
What were most immigrants to colonial America after 1713?
Immigrants to America from 1713 until after the American Revolution we Germans, though Scotch-Irish and other groups immigrated, too.
A major reason for prejudice against Irish immigrants to America in the 1840s and 1850s was?
woopdidoo
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 broughr the jack-o-lantern to america?
living human but really it was Irish immigrants
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 food did Irish immigrants bring to America?
They brought potatoes and irish chedder
The largest group of immigrants living in America in 1860 was?
Irish
What immigrants came to America after their country united with England?
The Irish
How did Ireland immigrants travel to the United states?
The Irish came to America on ships as immigrants in the late 1800's. Most of the Irish immigrants came to attain religious freedom, find jobs, and have a better chance and a new start in America.
What was life like for immigrants in America?
It was hard for the Irish in America because they were neglected for their accents and jobs with signs saying "Irish no need apply."
What did Irish immigrants tend to settle in cites?
yes the tended to stay in america's largest cities. (i am not sure my histoy teacher told me that please correct if it's wrong)
What group of immigrants helped build the railroads?
Both the Irish and the Chinese immigrants helped to build the railroads in America.
What struggles did the Irish immigrants have when they came to America?
lack of money/jobslanguage barrierassimilation
What were most immigrants to colonial America after 1713?
Immigrants to America from 1713 until after the American Revolution we Germans, though Scotch-Irish and other groups immigrated, too.
