The World Of The New World

Soon the number of emigrants increased so rapidly that jobs and housing became scarce and poverty ensued. In addition to economic problems, religious differences increased tension. It seemed as if the troubles in Ireland had traveled across the ocean.

The book, “The Irish Way” by James R. Barrett is a masterpiece written to describe the life of Irish immigrants who went to start new lives in America after conditions at home became un-accommodative. Widespread insecurity, callous English colonizers and the ghost of great famine still lingering on and on in their lives, made this ethnic group be convinced that home was longer a home anymore. They descended in United States of America in large numbers. James R. Barrett in his book notes that these people were the first group of immigrants to settle in America. According to him, there were a number of several ethnic groups that have arrived in America. It was, however, the mass exodus of Irish people during and after the great

When many think of the times of immigration, they tend to recall the Irish Immigration and with it comes the potato famine of the 1840s' however, they forget that immigrants from the Emerald Isle also poured into America during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The assimilation and immigration of the Irish has been difficult for each group that has passed through the gates of Ellis Island or South Boston. Like every group that came to America, the Irish were looked down upon; yet, in the face of discrimination,

These groups include older workers, disabled workers, non-Christian workers and homosexuals. Irish people were not accepted as well, over time, acceptance was gained.

The Irish Immigrants that came to the United States after the potato crop failure were not greeted with a warm reception. In fact, they migrated at a time when the U.S. was experiencing anti-immigrant movements, consequently leading to acts of violence and harsh words against them. A major contributing factor to the oppression they faced was the fact that they were so far off from meeting the White Anglo-Saxon Protestant criteria that was present in society. Surprisingly, the Irish were at one point treated and viewed worst than the African Americans because they would not accept their mistreatment in silence. Essentially, their resistance to the mistreatment that they endured made the White American consider them to be “out of place” therefore they were a problem, much like that of the Native American Indian, whom the British settlers feared during the early colonization of America. Similarly, the Irish were separated by employers and mixed with other immigrant groups to prevent revolts just as they did with the African slaves and Native American Indians during the colonial days. Notably, the Catholic Irish received the worst treatment for a period of time as their customs were considered unusual and were not tolerated. Unfortunately, the intolerance that persisted in society led to the burning of Catholic homes and a convent, destruction of churches, murders, as well as death (pg. 120). In an effort to save their selves, the Irish noticed the need to assimilate with

When many think of the times of immigration, they tend to recall the Irish Immigration and with it comes the potato famine of the 1840s' however, they forget that immigrants from the Emerald Isle also poured into America during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The assimilation and immigration of the Irish has been difficult for each group that has passed through the gates of Ellis Island or South Boston. Like every group that came to America, the Irish were looked down upon; yet, in the face of discrimination, political, social and economic oppression, the Irish have been a testament to the American Dream as their influence in

The life of Irish immigrants in Boston was one of poverty and discrimination. The religiously centered culture of the Irish has along with their importance on family has allowed the Irish to prosper and persevere through times of injustice. Boston's Irish immigrant population amounted to a tenth of its population. Many after arriving could not find suitable jobs and ended up living where earlier generations had resided. This attributed to the 'invisibility' of the Irish.

The Irish, like many immigrants, immigrated to Canada in hopes of finding a better life to live for themselves and their families. The first wave of Irish immigrants arrived in Newfoundland, Canada in the early 17th century. (Toner, Peter., & Leitch, Gillian, 2016). After that, the now Irish Canadians in Newfoundland, Canada found work as fishermen, but were still living in poverty like conditions they had hoped to escape from Ireland. (Toner, Peter., & Leitch, Gillian, 2016). By the 19th century, Canada saw a substantive increase in immigrants, especially Irish immigrants. This was mainly due to the fact that; poor economic conditions had hit Ireland. (Toner, Peter., & Leitch, Gillian, 2016). As well as, the growing population, the Great Famine,

I learned that the Irish people were in a scurry to leave their homeland for reasons that were comparable with the Chinese. Some of these push factors included their government being influenced by the British and also the great famine of Ireland called the ‘Potato Blight’ that drove many to seek shelter in America. Other reasons were the pull factors that drew Irish men and women to the America. Almost identical to that of the Chinese, the Irish saw a chance to start a new life by grasping the supposedly high paying jobs. But like the Chinese, their hopes did not turn out the way they intended it to. The Irish acquired jobs in the railroad industry as well as in the steel factories, and coalmines. Expected, even though they had a true unity with each other, both the Chinese and Irish had to work together in the similar environment of the railroad. Also the Irish government was being manipulated by Britain. Which caused war that lead to an economic degradation. This unappealed many of the Irish people and pressured them to migrate. This situation resemble that of the Chinese.

By the early 1600’s the British had taken land from the native Irish farmers and given it to their own people, effectively kicking out the Irish with little to no compensation. Under the power of the crown, remaining Irish farmers were required to export crops to the British mainland, and paired with a history of disease and famine, the Irish suffered greatly under Britain’s colonization efforts. In this way, Britain took over Ireland but left the people to fend for themselves, and while not physically

1845, was the start of a long period of great trouble for the Irish people. Although through many struggles, the Irish prospered as a community. Starting in 1845 the Irish lost their main crop due to an unknown fungus then got uprooted to immigrate or died of disease. The Irish came to America searching for the American dream but only found hostility and unacceptance. This paper will cover troubles through the potato famine, the journey here and even how they were treated when they got to America.

Migration has fundamentally changed the nature of Irish society. Ireland has recently become a country of immigration; nonetheless the changes have been rapid and have changed the country significantly both north and south of the boarder. It is one of a number of peripheral European countries which has transformed from having a lengthy history of emigration, to becoming a recipient of substantial inward migration. In Ireland today, migration “Is one of the topics under discussion” (Gilmartin &White 2008; 143). Although written in 2008, the statement remains true a number of years later. Irish society has changed much in the last decade; new immigrant communities of ethnic minorities are visible throughout the country. As a consequence of immigration, people are different in significant ways and these differences create both opportunities and challenges.

Around 600 and 800 B.C. Celtic tribes began to settle on Ireland. Around the 12th century Britain took the Irish’s independence. During the potato famine, in the 1840s, farmers dug up potatoes then a day after the potatoes became slimy, blackish, “mass of rottenness”. About 1 1/4 million Irish left their homes. They took ships Canada and America hoping for a better life.

Irish immigrants ventured to the United States of America in search of an improved life, and a steady source of income, they immigrated to chase the American dream. However when a

A July 2014 estimate of Ireland’s population, puts the population at 4,832,765. Out of the 240 recognized countries, Ireland’s population ranks at number 123 (“Ireland”, 2014, Population). About eighty-five percent of the population identify themselves as Irish, two percent as Asian, one percent as Black, less than one percent as mixed and two percent as unspecified (“Ireland”, 2014, Ethic Groups). According to Wilson, Ireland is relatively peaceful when it comes to ethnic relations since most of nation is Irish and identify with the same culture. It is typically when the Irish leave their nation, that they are subjected to prejudice and discrimination (Wilson, 2001, p. 1095).