The Mass Immigration of the 1840s
In the mid-1840s, the last major famine in European history would take place in Ireland. This famine would have significant ramifications for America, as it would lead to a massive wave of immigrants.
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In the mid-1840s, the last major famine in European history would take place in Ireland. This famine would have significant ramifications for America, as it would lead to a massive wave of immigrants.
MoreFrom the 1820s through the 1840s, America’s cities were changing rapidly due to the transportation revolution, technological advances, and world events.
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