... Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, many also made the trek to Ohio and Illinois) (B p.63). Ghettos were formed, dividing various races of immigrants and creating this "melting pot". Like Katie, they chose the great opportunity of the city and preferred to be surrounded by their neighbors. These ghettos both helped and hurt new immigrants. McCaffrey states that "Ghetto life certainly ... on the Irish in America focus on New England, Timothy J. Meagher extends his study, From Paddy to Studs - Irish American Communities in turn of the Century Era, to western...

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... lives and caused Ireland's population to drop from 8 million to 5 million after the famine (" Interpreting the Irish Famine ""). Irish food has often been described as bland because of the excessive use of cabbage and potatoes. Irish stew, also known as baliymaloe or stobhach gaelach, is perhaps the most celebrated Irish food, which is traditionally made from lamb or mutton with potatoes ... entertainment as the guests arrived, either a hired piper, or a group of Irish Dancers dressed in full regalia (" The Ceremony ""). We've all heard of Leprechauns, but who really knows exactly what a...

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