History of Irish immigration in North America and their role in the Civil War.

Immigration Paper <Tab/>Since the beginning of this nation there has been immigration. It is in fact what makes this country so great, and what it is today. If people weren't willing to take the already deadly trip across the Atlantic, America might not even be here today. The immigrants I will be focusing on, which were part of the first major wave of immigrants to ever come to America. They …

…which in return he would send to his family who would use that money to immigrate themselves to America. Sadly though, most families came to find the person that sent them the money was already long gone due to the war. The Irish were at the fore-front of the civil war where casualties are the highest, and it should deepen your respect for the Irish even more, knowing they fought for this country as well.