Ancestry
Ireland: The Famine Years
This site offers information about the famine years. Using a map of Ireland, authors discuss the percentages of the population living in the lowest class housing and the devastating effects of the famine.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Population Perils: The Potato Famine and Irish Immigration to America
Activity on the plight of the Irish immigrant in America during the potato famine. Through a combination of class discussion and role play, students gain an understanding of the reasons people sought to immigrate to America.
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.
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Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'Greener Grass' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
"Greener Grass" an historical novel by Canadian author Caroline Pignat, is set in Ireland, follows a family's struggle to survive after a potato blight hits their crop and famine comes. The family has many trials along the way. This...
The History Place
The History Place: Irish Potato Famine
The History Place provides complete history of the Irish Potato Famine and life in Ireland in the 19th century.
Read Works
Read Works: Irish Immigrants
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Irish Immigrants to the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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...
Hartford Web Publishing
World History Archives: The Great Hunger
This article discusses the aftermath of the potato famine; 4 million dead, 2.5 million refugees. Mentions the Irish peasantry, landlords, British Government, relief, and the cause of the famine.
Curated OER
A View on Cities: Boston: Memorial to the 1845 1850 Irish Potato Famine
Memorial to the 1845-1850 Irish Potato Famine (Boston)
Curated OER
The History Place: Irish Potato Famine
The History Place provides complete history of the Irish Potato Famine and life in Ireland in the 19th century.
Curated OER
Irish Fleeing Aboard Ships
What factors prompted Europeans to come to the United States in the nineteenth century? This article discusses how the Industrial Revolution in Europe and the potato famine in Ireland brought millions of people to the U.S., and...
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).
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: St. Patrick's Day
Who was St. Patrick and why do we celebrate this holiday? The Library of Congress has background information and photos to help tell the story of St. Patrick's Day.
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