Irish Migration between 1840 and 1860
Contents
1. Introduction 2
2. Reasons for Irish Immigration to Britain 2
3. Social Changes in Britain 4
3.1 Housing Conditions 4
3.2 Diseases 5
4. Labor Market 6
5. Conclusion 7
6. Bibliography 9
7. Versicherung zur selbstständigen Arbeit 10
1. Introduction
In the course of Britain’s history, the country has always been a destination for many immigrants. The geographical position and with it the closeness to the ocean are the important criteria’s for a quick migration either out or into the country. With the industrial revolution, starting in the 18th century, Britain began to build machine tools, developed the steam engine and processed iron. Numerous jobs developed and therefore thousands of immigrants found their way to Britain. Irish migrants were especially attracted to the economic growth in Britain. The geographical proximity facilitated the emigration to a great extent. The two countries had always been connected by interactions such as migration. From the late 18th century and early 19th century, the previously two- way flow, changed into a one way flow, directed from Ireland to Britain (MacRaild, 1999, S. 42).
The reason for the change will be explained in this paper. Moreover, the factors of the migration towards Britain will be discussed. These background information are important in order to understand the change of the economic and social situation in Britain. The reasons for the migration are significant for interpretation. The behavior of the Irish workers can be analyzed in a different way when the reasons for migration are known.
After the motives are explained, the influence of the ‘mass’ migration for the social and economic conditions will be described. The main points, concerning the social situation are the living and health conditions. Since thousands of people migrated to Britain, there had to be enough space for them to live, but there was not. The paper will explain under
1. Introduction 2
2. Reasons for Irish Immigration to Britain 2
3. Social Changes in Britain 4
3.1 Housing Conditions 4
3.2 Diseases 5
4. Labor Market 6
5. Conclusion 7
6. Bibliography 9
7. Versicherung zur selbstständigen Arbeit 10
1. Introduction
In the course of Britain’s history, the country has always been a destination for many immigrants. The geographical position and with it the closeness to the ocean are the important criteria’s for a quick migration either out or into the country. With the industrial revolution, starting in the 18th century, Britain began to build machine tools, developed the steam engine and processed iron. Numerous jobs developed and therefore thousands of immigrants found their way to Britain. Irish migrants were especially attracted to the economic growth in Britain. The geographical proximity facilitated the emigration to a great extent. The two countries had always been connected by interactions such as migration. From the late 18th century and early 19th century, the previously two- way flow, changed into a one way flow, directed from Ireland to Britain (MacRaild, 1999, S. 42).
The reason for the change will be explained in this paper. Moreover, the factors of the migration towards Britain will be discussed. These background information are important in order to understand the change of the economic and social situation in Britain. The reasons for the migration are significant for interpretation. The behavior of the Irish workers can be analyzed in a different way when the reasons for migration are known.
After the motives are explained, the influence of the ‘mass’ migration for the social and economic conditions will be described. The main points, concerning the social situation are the living and health conditions. Since thousands of people migrated to Britain, there had to be enough space for them to live, but there was not. The paper will explain under
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