Complete the following statements about Irish immigration to the United States, one of their major contributions, and the discrimination they faced.
Between 1845–1850, Irish immigrants were forced out of Ireland due to the Great Famine which had devastated Ireland’s
, leaving millions without food. Irish immigrants to the United States made great contributions to the nation. One immigrant,
, committed more than 50 years of her life to unionizing workers. However, many Irish immigrants to the United States faced racial discrimination and religious prejudice based on their
faith.