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How the Irish Became White

by Noel Ignatiev

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Focusing on how the Irish were assimilated as whites in America, Noel Ignatiev uncovers the roots of conflict between Irish-Americans and African-Americans and draws a powerful connection between the embracing of white supremacy and Irish success in 19th century American society.

Ignatiev traces the tattered history of Irish and African-American relations, revealing how the Irish used labor unions, the Catholic Church and the Democratic party to help gain and secure their newly found place in the White Republic. Ignatiev explores and challenges the Irish tradition of labor protest and the Irish role in the wave of anti-Negro violence that swept the country in the 1830s and 1840s. In addition, How The Irish Became White provides a provocative recounting of the roles of northeastern urban politicians in the Irish triumph over nativism, which allowed for their entry into the white race.

Synopsis:

Ignatiev traces the tattered history of Irish and African-American relations, revealing how the Irish used labor unions, the Catholic Church and the Democratic party to succeed in American. He uncovers the roots of conflict between Irish-Americans and African-Americans and draws a powerful connection between the embracing of white supremacy and Irish success in 19th century American society.

Synopsis:

Ignatiev traces the tattered history of Irish and African-American relations, revealing how the Irish used unions, the Catholic Church, and the Democratic Party to help gain and secure their newly found place in the White Republic, and explores the role of Irish Americans in the wave of anti-Negro violence that swept the country in the 1830s and 1840s. Illustrations.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 189-228) and index.
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ISBN:
9780415918251
Author:
Ignatiev, Noel
Publisher:
Routledge
Location:
New York :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Politics and government
Subject:
United States - General
Subject:
Afro-americans
Subject:
Ireland
Subject:
Europe - Ireland
Subject:
Ethnic Studies
Subject:
Irish americans
Subject:
African Americans
Subject:
National characteristics, irish
Subject:
Afro-Americans -- Relations with Irish Americans.
Subject:
Ethnic Studies - General
Subject:
Minority Studies - Race Relations
Copyright:
1995
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series Volume:
83
Publication Date:
August 1996
Binding:
Paper Textbook
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
233
Dimensions:
9.01x6.18x.64 in. .90 lbs.
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"Synopsis" by , Ignatiev traces the tattered history of Irish and African-American relations, revealing how the Irish used labor unions, the Catholic Church and the Democratic party to succeed in American. He uncovers the roots of conflict between Irish-Americans and African-Americans and draws a powerful connection between the embracing of white supremacy and Irish success in 19th century American society.
"Synopsis" by , Ignatiev traces the tattered history of Irish and African-American relations, revealing how the Irish used unions, the Catholic Church, and the Democratic Party to help gain and secure their newly found place in the White Republic, and explores the role of Irish Americans in the wave of anti-Negro violence that swept the country in the 1830s and 1840s. Illustrations.
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