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In this series of articles, Michael Doorley tells the fascinating story of migration from Ireland to America, a story that begins long before the Irish Famine of the 1840s and continues to be written well into the 21st century.
Articles in this collection
When the New World beckoned to the Irish in the eighteenth century, who answered the call? Find out more in...
The ‘New World’ Beckons: Irish Migration to Britain’s American Colonies
The Scots-Irish developed a certain reputation in America in the early days of immigration. How did they make their mark on American culture at this time? Find out more in...
Culture and Connections: The Scots-Irish experience in America
Irish emigration to America underwent a seismic change in the 1800s. Find out why in...
A Century of Change: Shifting Patterns in Irish Emigration in the 1800s
What did it feel like to be Irish in America over the last century and a half? Find out how the experience changed in...
Adaptation and Assimilation: The Catholic Irish experience in the United States
The Irish undoubtedly left their mark on American society. Along the frontier, Scots-Irish customs blended with that of other ethnic groups to shape American culture. Scots-Irish influences can be demonstrated in the roots of American country-music and in those frontier values of hard work and thrift so embodied in William Holmes McGuffey’s school texts and readers.
In turn, the Catholic Irish introduced greater religious diversity to the United States. Although they arrived at a time when the United States was an overwhelmingly Protestant country and were not always welcome, they gradually gained acceptance in American society while still retaining elements of their culture and religion. By doing so, the Irish, like other racial and ethnic groups, helped to shape an evolving American culture more tolerant of diversity.
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The ‘New World’ Beckons: Irish Migration to Britain’s American Colonies
Read now to access more details of The ‘New World’ Beckons: Irish Migration to Britain’s American ColoniesProtestant migrants from Ulster, who were predominantly Presbyterian, emigrated to America in large numbers during the British colonial period.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Culture and Connections: The Scots-Irish experience in America
Read now to access more details of Culture and Connections: The Scots-Irish experience in AmericaDespite their fearsome reputation on the frontier, the Scots-Irish contributed much to American cultural life.
Level: 1 Introductory
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A Century of Change: Shifting Patterns in Irish Emigration in the 1800s
Read now to access more details of A Century of Change: Shifting Patterns in Irish Emigration in the 1800sAs a result of social and economic change in both Ireland and the United States, Irish Catholic migrants to America began to outnumber their Protestant counterparts by the early 1830s.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Adaptation and Assimilation: The Irish Catholic Experience in America
Read now to access more details of Adaptation and Assimilation: The Irish Catholic Experience in AmericaDespite experiencing discrimination on account of their religion and culture, the Catholic Irish gradually gained acceptance in American society.
Level: 1 Introductory
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