"Black Forties" (jan 1, 1840 – dec 31, 1849)
Description:
Irish immigration surged due to a potato rot in Ireland. Famine ensued, and many Roman-Catholic Irish looked for a better life in America. They faced lots of discrimination, increased competition for native workers, and were subsequently despised.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1840
dec 31, 1849
~ 10 years