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German and Irish immigration to America 1840-1860. By Christopher Suddeth. Irish Immigration . In the middle of the nineteenth century, more than one-half of the Ireland population immigrated to America.
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German and Irish immigration to America 1840-1860 By Christopher Suddeth
Irish Immigration • In the middle of the nineteenth century, more than one-half of the Ireland population immigrated to America. • From 100,000 to 1,000,000 people came from Ireland to the United States throughout 1840-1860. • The reason people left Ireland was because of the potato famine that destroyed almost all plantations.
German Immigration to the U.S • Around 1,400,000 total German people immigrated to the United States from 1840-1860. • Many Germans immigrated for farm land, but most moved for the better economy in America. • Texas was also a major part for Germans as around 20,000 total Germans came to the lone star state.
Once in America… • Both German and Irish people had hard journeys to get to America. • Once they got there they were crammed into small houses. • They had to find jobs in factories or on railroads. • People had to live off of little things that they brought to America. • Many of the Irish would be turned down for jobs.
Top Cities for German and Irish Immigration • Milwaukee • St. Louis • Cincinnati • Baltimore • Chicago
Post Quiz/ 5 Facts • Question 1 • Why did the Irish leave Ireland? • A. The War • B. Potato Famine • C. Not enough land • D. Ireland was boring
Question 2 • How many Irish came to America? • A. 2 billion to 3 billion • B. 300 to 400 • C. 1,000 to 2,000 • D. 100,000 to 1 million
Question 3 What was a top city for immigrants? a. Seattle b. Phoenix c. Cincinnati d. Miami
Question 4 • What was a major state that Germans immigrated to? • A. Missouri • B. Texas • C. New Mexico • D. Oklahoma
Question 5 • When did the most German and Irish people come to America? • A. 1900 • B. 1840-1860 • C. 2000-2014 • D. 1600-1650 • E. 1988