Introduction
In 1845, Ireland was struck by a massive famine, which many called the Irish Potato Famine or the Great Irish Famine. This incident was considered one of the darkest and hardest period of the Irish history. Unfortunately, this event caused between 500,000 to 1 million deaths and ruined the land and crops of many farmers. The famine reached its peak in 1847 and during that year, about 300,000 people left Ireland and went to install themselves in other countries which included Canada. When the Irish people came to Canada, they had an awkward welcoming. Some people accepted them with open arms and respect while others were nervous and afraid. In this essay, I will explain why the welcoming of the Irish people, in Canada, in the 19th …show more content…
During that time, the arrival of the Irish was very problematic for some Canadians since they did not want or like the fact that religious diversity was becoming present. Many Canadians thought that the Catholicism of the Irish could bring conflict and make people change; they did not want the Irish to have an impact on their lives and surroundings. Although this big difference, in the nineteenth century, was difficult for many, when we look at it from today’s perspective, accepting the Irish citizens was a good move. This change brought the concept of religious diversity to the country and ever since then, people have been able to practice the religion they desire without causing havoc. This big event was positive for the country since it brought light to people’s eyes; they were more open to accept what people wanted instead of rejecting their …show more content…
In Canada, like any other country, economy plays a big role in everyday life and in the functioning of the country. Having a bad economy will drive people away and having a good economy will bring people in. In Canada, a big part of the economy relies on the resources and the goods that leave the country such as oil, wood, fish, meat and more. In order to have these things leave the country, people need to work in these domains.
In 1847, when Ireland suffered from the Irish Potato Famine, it brought many people out of the country and into new countries like Canada. At the time, the Canadians did not like the arrival of the Irish since they took their jobs and their land. To the Canadians, it was not fair that people could come into their country and take what belonged to them.
Although the Canadians were really upset about this situation in 1847, when we look at it from today’s perspective, accepting the Irish people in Canada was extremely beneficial. Yes, they took some jobs away from Canadians, but it had a positive impact on the economy since the Irish citizens were working for cheap labor; Canadians would be making more money for the same type of job. That was great for Canada since they did not have to pay much to get the work done and they got a strong income in
In 1845, Ireland was struck by a massive famine, which many called the Irish Potato Famine or the Great Irish Famine. This incident was considered one of the darkest and hardest period of the Irish history. Unfortunately, this event caused between 500,000 to 1 million deaths and ruined the land and crops of many farmers. The famine reached its peak in 1847 and during that year, about 300,000 people left Ireland and went to install themselves in other countries which included Canada. When the Irish people came to Canada, they had an awkward welcoming. Some people accepted them with open arms and respect while others were nervous and afraid. In this essay, I will explain why the welcoming of the Irish people, in Canada, in the 19th …show more content…
During that time, the arrival of the Irish was very problematic for some Canadians since they did not want or like the fact that religious diversity was becoming present. Many Canadians thought that the Catholicism of the Irish could bring conflict and make people change; they did not want the Irish to have an impact on their lives and surroundings. Although this big difference, in the nineteenth century, was difficult for many, when we look at it from today’s perspective, accepting the Irish citizens was a good move. This change brought the concept of religious diversity to the country and ever since then, people have been able to practice the religion they desire without causing havoc. This big event was positive for the country since it brought light to people’s eyes; they were more open to accept what people wanted instead of rejecting their …show more content…
In Canada, like any other country, economy plays a big role in everyday life and in the functioning of the country. Having a bad economy will drive people away and having a good economy will bring people in. In Canada, a big part of the economy relies on the resources and the goods that leave the country such as oil, wood, fish, meat and more. In order to have these things leave the country, people need to work in these domains.
In 1847, when Ireland suffered from the Irish Potato Famine, it brought many people out of the country and into new countries like Canada. At the time, the Canadians did not like the arrival of the Irish since they took their jobs and their land. To the Canadians, it was not fair that people could come into their country and take what belonged to them.
Although the Canadians were really upset about this situation in 1847, when we look at it from today’s perspective, accepting the Irish people in Canada was extremely beneficial. Yes, they took some jobs away from Canadians, but it had a positive impact on the economy since the Irish citizens were working for cheap labor; Canadians would be making more money for the same type of job. That was great for Canada since they did not have to pay much to get the work done and they got a strong income in