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Irish Americans began immigrating to America in the early 1800s. Primarily Catholics, they were not allowed to own land in Ireland without first converting to Protestantism. A second wave of immigrants came to North America when Ireland was experiencing a great potato famine. During the Civil War, many Irish-American soldiers were decorated for their service, and by the late 1800s, Irish Americans had become a part of mainstream America, advancing both economically and politically. The ongoing conflict in Northern Ireland has provided a source of solidarity among Irish Americans, and annual St. Patrick's Day parades bring Irish Americans together. Part of the Multicultural Peoples of North America Video Series, a compelling collection that celebrates the heritage of different cultural groups in North America.

Booklist Editor's Choice/Best of 1994.

"...recommended." - Video Librarian

"Technically excellent, these videos are smoothly edited to combine a nice mix of historical stills and film footage...This excellent series will be of general interest, as well as an effective teaching tool for multicultural studies, contemporary issues, and American history." - School Library Journal

Grades 4 to 10
Color, Live Action
Closed-Captioned
Copyright 1993


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