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| What drove the Irish to America? |
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| What was the potato famine? |
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| A disease that destroyed the potato crop in Ireland. |
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| The loss of the potato crop caused ___. |
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| Why did the Irish come to America? |
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| What drove the Germans to America? |
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| Revolutions in several parts of Germany |
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| Why did the fights start in Germany? |
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| Rebels fought for democratic reforms. Basically, they wanted more say over what was happening in their country. |
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| Were the rebels successful in revolting? |
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| No. Thousands left Germany and came to the US. |
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| What were the Germans looking for in life in America? |
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| a better life than they had in Germany |
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| Why did the English and Polish come to America? |
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| Promise of freedom and hopes for a better life |
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| Why did the Chinese come to America? |
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| Because of the Gold Rush in California, they came to help as workers. |
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| Why did immigrants choose to go north in America? |
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| manufacturing industries brought in the main income; better lifestyle; no slavery |
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| Why did some immigrants choose to go south in America? |
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| Farms and plantations; Cotton was the main product; Slavery |
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| What was the Irish religion? |
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| What was the Irish language spoken? |
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| What was the Irish political orientation? |
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| What language did the Germans speak? |
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| What religions were practiced in Germany? |
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| Roman Catholic or Lutheran |
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| What language was spoken in England? |
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| What religion was practiced in England? |
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| Did famine cause a push or pull factor? |
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| id overpopulation cause a push or pull factor? |
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| Did job opportunities cause a push or pull factor? |
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| Did English rule cause a push or pull factor? |
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| What were the consequences of immigration on urban development in the US? |
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| There was a greater demand for social services such as transportation, water and sewers. Immigration created immigrant communities. There was an increase in relligious conflicts among American and immigrant groups. It forced political parties to offer programs that appealed to immigrants. |
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