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24 pages : 21 cm Chronicles the emigration of the Scotch-Irish to America from 1603-1775, telling what conditions were like before their departure, during their trip, and after their arrival in America. Students will learn about the history of the people that came to be known as Scotch-Irish as they move from Scotland to Ireland and finally to America. Persecuted for their religion and harassed by rack-renters, the Scotch-Irish strove to make a better life for themselves. When they made their way to America, they settled, farmed the land, and fought for American independence alongside other people who believed in the ideals for which America stood Includes bibliographical references (page 24) and index The Scotch-Irish -- The Scots come to Ireland -- Life in Ireland -- Hard times -- Five tides of migration to America -- The voyage -- Pennsylvania and beyond -- Scotch-Irish settlements -- The mix -- The Scotch-Irish legacy Chronicles the emigration of the Scotch-Irish to America from 1603-1775, telling what conditions were like before their departure, during their trip, and after their arrival in America. Students will learn about the history of the people that came to be known as S

Author

Thornton, Jeremy, 1973-

Publisher

PowerKids Press; Rosen Publishing Group

Published

2004

Language

EN

ISBN

9780823989560

Subjects

History, Humanities

Rating

3.75 / 5 (1 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14