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Landen and Alec
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By, Landen, and Alec
Irish Immagration during the 1840's
The Irish Potato Blight
In the 1840's there was a potato blight (famine) in which it drove the Irish away to England and America.
Irish population in the U.S 1845-1850
- 1845 : 6.4%
- 1846 : 9.1%
- 1847 : 18.5%
- 1848 : 15.4%
- 1849 : 17.9%
- 1850 : 12.2%
The Journey to America
The boat ride was filled with death and disease, because it was so over crowded (it was so over crowded they had to sleep in weird places).
The Journey to America
Unfair Treatment of Irish Immigrants in the U.S
The Irish were put in horrible wood houses that could catch on fire very easily and were cramed together.
Irish jobs in America
The Irish where given mostly dangerous jobs with very low pay and most jobs wouldn't accept Irishmen.
Irish jobs in America
Disadvantages of the Irish Immiagration in the U.S
- Over population
- Less jobs
- Less availible space
- Less food availible in cities
What the Irish brought over
They bought over a tradition and a recipe (ham, potatoes, and cabbage).
Fun Facts
- The Irish were transported in huge ships to the U.S
- The huge boom in population has caused a problem for the U.S
Fun Facts
Sources
- Assumption.edu.com
- Aoh61.com
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