Even in their own country the Irish people and especially the farmers did not have an ideal lifestyle. ... The migration route in which the Irish emigrants took to arrive in America differed however most immigrants had to cross the Atlantic Ocean by boat. ... There was also often lack of basic necessities like sewage and running water and the hygienic problems caused many diseases. ... As the railway was being constructed across the country many immigrants followed the railway and settled along the way. The immigrants' enormous contribution to the construction of Railway made it possible ...

• Word Count: 1897
• Approx Pages: 8
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• Grade Level: High School