Describe the pushes, pulls and means for Irish immigration during the 19th century. How did the social and economic status of the Irish immigrants change by the end of the 1800s?

Each response should be at least 2-3 paragraphs (350 -500 words.) The length guideline is based on your own words. Please do not “pad” the length with excessively long quotations.

Strictly Use the attached reference materials

Directions: Answer each of the following questions in paragraph form. Your response should demonstrate your knowledge of the assigned readings and your ability to use primary evidence to support your claims.

Confine direct quotation to the primary sources. (Be sure to use quotation marks where necessary). Please use specific names, events, places and terms in your response.

There is no need to do any additional research or use any secondary source other than available in your unit readings or the Powerpoint presentations.

Questions

• Describe the pushes, pulls and means for Irish immigration during the 19th century. How did the social and economic status of the Irish immigrants change by the end of the 1800s? Be sure to use examples from “The Tide of Emigration to the United States,” James D. McCabe, “Castle Garden,” and Jacob Riis, “The Mixed Crown.”
• Describe the pushes, pulls and means for Chinese immigrants during the 19th century. How did Helen Clark and Lee Chew defend Chinese immigrants from negative stereotypes? In your response, also assess the different perspective of each author. Use specific examples from “The Chinese of New York” and “Biography of a Chinaman” to support your claims.