Settlement in America
Settlement in America
When the Irish emigrants arrived in America they were faced with the obvious problems of trying to find a new home and employment. Living conditions for many were very poor and the work was hard. Some correspondents paint a bleak picture of life in America while others were more positive. Here we look at three aspects of settlement in America: where people settled, difficulties faced by settlers and happier stories
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Where they Settled
Difficulties faced by Settlers
Optimistic Views