Irish immigrants, 1840-1920 /

O'Hara, Megan.

Irish immigrants, 1840-1920 / by Megan O'Hara ; content consultant, Christopher Shannon. - Mankato, MN : Capstone, 2002. - 32 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 22 x 26 cm. - Coming to America .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Discusses the reasons Irish people left their homeland to come to America, the experiences immigrants had in the new country, and the contributions this cultural group made to American society. Includes sidebars and activities.

4-8.



0736807950

2001000730


Irish Americans--History.
Immigrants--History.--United States


United States--Immigration and emigration.

E184.I6 / O48 2002

973/.049162