The McDermott Family
Here is a very "typical" Irish immigrant family. There are a lot of websites out there that will help you find out what life was like for these immigrants in Massachusetts in the 1800s, but here are some helpful ones to get the answers to your questions. HOWEVER, these are not the only ones that you can look at and find out information. If there are other sites that you find that are informative, go ahead and use them! But, here's a starting place for you:
Information about Irish immigrants coming to American
An essay about how the Irish were segregated against in the "melting pot" that we call America
(this one needs Adobe, so make sure the computer you're on has it before even thinking about going there)
One of the biggest reasons why the Irish left for America - the Great Potato Famine
The Census Story showing Irish immigration to American
Some history about Irish immigrants in the Boston area
A history of Irish immigration and why before the turn of the century (meaning before 1900)
(this one needs PowerPoint, so make sure that your computer has it. The slides will come as you click it, so don't be afraid if nothing comes up right away)
(Could this have been a typical house the McDermott's could have lived in? Find out from the sources above!)
Go back to make sure you know the questions that you're answering!
Author: Amy Garbellano