Life in the 18th and 19th Centuries · 1750–1900
Emigration and the Coffin Ships
The story of the millions who left Ireland in search of a better life in America and beyond.
Key Questions
- 1What were the dangers faced by emigrants during their journey across the Atlantic?
- 2How did Irish emigrants contribute to the development of the countries they moved to?
- 3What items would a family have packed in their trunk when leaving Ireland forever?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - Eras of change and conflictNCCA: Primary - Story
Class/Year: 4th Class
Subject: Explorers and Empires: A Journey Through Time
Unit: Life in the 18th and 19th Centuries
Period: 1750–1900
Suggested Methodologies
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