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What place in North America did the British try to have Irish immigrants settle in?
The potato famine in Ireland lasted from 1845 to 1849. During this terrible part of Irish history, Great Britain tried to direct Irish people immigrating to North America to settle in Canada. The British provided incentives to induce this among the Irish. Many did, however, very often they left Canada to settle in the US.
Where did Irish immigrants settle after the potato famine?
Irish people had emigrated from Ireland long before the Famine but from 1845 they emigrated principally to Great Britain, USA, Canada , Australia and in lesser numbers to New Zealand and Argentina
Why Irish hate Britain?
The Irish don't hate Britain. There is a long history between Ireland and Britain, with Britain having invaded Ireland. This long history goes back to 1169, so it is not possible to discuss it in detail here. There is some animosity between Irish and British people but there are also very strong links between the two countries. Many Irish people live in Britain and many people in Britain are of Irish ancestry. The Irish are the largest immigrant group in Britain.
What region of the US do Irish people settle in the most?
Boston
When did immigrants come to Britain?
In 1922 many Irish people came to Britain as immigrants.
What are people who live in great Britain in Ireland?
Britain and Ireland are two different places. People who live in Britain are British. People who live in Ireland are Irish.
Did Great Britain adopt Irish culture?
Irish peope have been going to Britain for many centuries. As a result there are many Irish people there and people of Irish descent. So Irish culture pervades British culture, just as British culture pervades Irish culture. They have much in common in some ways, and there are differences too. Lots of elements of Irish culture does well in Britain, like its music and comedy for example.
What is a scotch-Irish person?
A Scotch-Irish are the people living in Ireland or Britain sharing a similar ancestry.
Where did the Irish people settle in Texas?
they were one of the first spanish Texas settlers which might have been in about the 1700's
What allowed people in both Britain and the us to settle in Oregon?
joint occupation
What allowed people from both Britain the US to settle in Oregon country?
joint occupation
What types of groups of people settle in Pennsylvania?
The Quakers, Pennsylvania Dutch, and Scotch-Irish were the first to settle Pennsylvania.
