Think though how horribly the Irish were treated.
>Think though how horribly the Irish were treated.
They were treated horribly to get them assimilate which they refused to do. They used to raise their kids speaking Gaelic instead of English. The thing that finally caused assimilate was cutting off immigration in the 20s and 30s which dried up the supply of people from the old country.
Yes but the culture itself was not too different from the “melting pot” that existed at the time. It was mostly just a matter of perception. Today we’re importing from cultures that don’t even believe in Democracy.
"It was outrageous! I demand reparations."
"Let me buy you a shot of Jameson's."
"Ok, that should even things out."