1. Irish Peasent Immigration 1800-1850
... themselves from starvation and homelessness. Many Irish peasants were forced to emigrate in order to protect their lives, their culture, and their faith. Between 1800 and 1850 over one and a half million people emigrated from Ireland. Though there are many causes for this, two of them are the British's persecution of Irish Catholics and the Great Potato Famine. ...
- Word Count: 240
- Approx Pages: 1
- Grade Level: High School