Lesson 71 of 84 · Immigration
⭐ 30 XPIrish Immigration During the Potato Famine
During the Potato Famine in the 1840s, many Irish people faced hunger and hardship due to a disease that destroyed their potato crops.
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During the Potato Famine in the 1840s, many Irish people faced hunger and hardship due to a disease that destroyed their potato crops. To escape this terrible situation, about a million Irish immigrants moved to the United States. They often arrived in cities like New York and Boston, where they worked as laborers and helped build railroads and canals. The Irish brought their rich culture, including music and traditions, which are still celebrated today.
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The Potato Famine occurred in the 1840s.
Around one million Irish people immigrated to the U.S. during this time.
Irish immigrants worked on railroads and canals in America.
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1 of 2What caused many Irish people to leave their homes during the Potato Famine?
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