Although the Irish and the Germans had different influences on America as a whole, both groups created new ethnic diversity and caused new cultural, economic and political effects. Irish immigrants impacted America’s culture by populating cities, creating anti-immigration reactions, and by bringing Irish religions, holidays and traditions, while German immigrants moved westward and establish German communities, reformed America’s schools and introduced traditional German cuisine. Economically, the Irish became a labor power house that allowed rapid economic growth, while the Germans brought new ideas and energy that provided economic stimulation in The United States. Both the Irish and German immigrants faced political harassment by the “Know-Nothing Party” once arriving in the United States: however, both groups impacted American politics by standing up for their rights as Americans and fighting for political
Although the Irish and the Germans had different influences on America as a whole, both groups created new ethnic diversity and caused new cultural, economic and political effects. Irish immigrants impacted America’s culture by populating cities, creating anti-immigration reactions, and by bringing Irish religions, holidays and traditions, while German immigrants moved westward and establish German communities, reformed America’s schools and introduced traditional German cuisine. Economically, the Irish became a labor power house that allowed rapid economic growth, while the Germans brought new ideas and energy that provided economic stimulation in The United States. Both the Irish and German immigrants faced political harassment by the “Know-Nothing Party” once arriving in the United States: however, both groups impacted American politics by standing up for their rights as Americans and fighting for political