Question

Why did Germany and Ireland produce a great number of immigrants to the US during this time period?

Answer 1

The industrial revolution was a HUGE pull factor for Germany and Ireland immigrants. Along with that, political unrest and famine were pushing immigrants out.

Answer 2

Famine and political revolution in Europe led millions of Irish and German citizens to immigrate to America in the mid-nineteenth century. Most of them came because of civil unrest, severe unemployment or almost inconceivable hardships at home.