Evolution/ History
when did the Irish Immigrate to the US?
18th century
Cultural Holiday celebrated in The US
St. Patrick's Day
What is the power distance?
Low
Name an Irish American athlete
Tom Brady
Bill Madden
Kelly O' Harra
Shane Lowry
Where did the Irish predominantly settle? (name the states)
Boston, New York, and Philidelphia
Dominant religion
Catholicism
What is the concept of time?
Polychronic
staple crop
Potato
How did the Irish preserve their cultural needs/ norms?
Built communities
provided social support
What color is most associated with the Irish community?
Green
Degree of Directness?
More Indirect
John F. Kennedy
Ronald Reagan
name one thing Irish Americans had to deal with
discrimination
predjudice
income equality
What are some of the foods?
bread
potatoes
corned beef
cabbage
fruits
coffe
colcannon
Stereotypes
they all have red hair
What is animal husbandry?
breeding and raising livestock
what is one thing Irish Americans are known for?
resilience and adaptation
what is the Irish symbol?
shamrock
what race were Irish most associated with in terms of racism?
African American
what is the name of the book called written by Thomas Cahill's?
How the Irish Saved Civilization