Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Irish and German Immigration
Read about the reasons thousands of Irish and Germans emigrated to the United States in the first half of the 19th century. Find out why there was a backlash to influx of so many immigrants, and learn about the Nativists who wanted to...
A to Z Teacher Stuff
A to Z Teacher Stuff: St. Patrick's Day
How can you celebrate St. Patrick's Day with your students? Come and explore this informative resource that features several links to St. Patrick's Day activities, poems, and more. Includes PDF resources (require Adobe Reader).
Immigration and Ethnic History Society
Iehs: Tyler Anbinder, "Moving Beyond Rags to Riches: Lost Stories"
This article focuses on a new website, "Moving Beyond 'Rags to Riches': Using Digital History to Uncover the Lost Stories of New York's Irish Famine Immigrants," which provides students and scholars with easy access to thousands of...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1840: Irish and German Immigration
Famine and political revolution in Europe led millions of Irish and German citizens to immigrate to America in the mid-nineteenth century.
Ohio State University
Osu History Teaching Institute: Irish Immigration to the United States
Brief overview of how various immigrant groups have been accepted with a focus on the Irish. Discusses the melting pot concept of immigration and how it compares to the 'salad bowl' concept of immigration.
Tennessee Historical Society
Tennessee Encyclopedia: Memphis Race Riot of 1866
A brief article outlining reasons for the anger and frustration of many whites in the Memphis area after the Civil War which resulted in the Memphis Race Riot.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Ny Draft Riots
Details, quotes, official records, and an image on the New York Draft Riots of 1863 from the "Encyclopedia of the Civil War."
Other
Kinsella Homepage: Irish Immigrants in America During the 19th Century
This site gives insight into what life was like for Irish immigrants who came to America during the 19th century.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Immigration
Here is an interactive & printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is Immigration.
Curated OER
Image of Immimgrants Looking at the Statue of Liberty
View a webcast of the program put on by the Library of Congress about Irish immigrants. Program includes Irish music, storytelling and poetry.