any1 good at history?

Question

i really need help on a question for school,
but i just cant find the information, ive tried the net
but its all so confusing, i was wondering if you could help
i need to know: why should an american president Bill Clinton and George Bush take so much interest in Ireland? (peace Protest)

even if you know where i can get information from please help!

Thank you.

Answer 1

The Irish are an integral part of our, US, history. Many of our founding fathers, organizations and laws are founded by the Irish, and many other immigrants.

However, although this may be a contributing cause the real underlying issue is freedom. The Irish culture has been suppressed for many years and this has led to the rise in the IRA and other dissident organizations. In my opinion, both of these presidents have been balancing the concept of freedom for the Irish, while tending to the roots of our culture. But we still have an immense amount of interest in the welfare of the UK and we need to balance both of these situations simultaneously. So, the real question is how do we solve these questions; freedom for the Irish, not up-setting our culture roots, while supporting the UK and reducing or eliminating another terrorist organization and the environment in which they exist.

Pretty tough question, huh?

Answer 2

The Irish are a rich part of America's history. During the Industrial Revolution, the rich land owners were predominantly Scottish and English. They thought very little of the Irish and refused to hire them. Signs were posted at factories that said "Irish need not apply".
After the mass migration, there were thousands of unemployed Irish in the major U.S. cities. They decided to do the jobs that were previously left to the citizens to handle. They became the garbage collectors, the firemen and the police. Over time, they grew larger and organized unions.

Just imagine what our cities would be like without these organizations.

Answer 3

Here's my opinion:
1) define the IRA and what they do. [Separatist movement]

2) look into the US foreign policy on such groups

3) take a look at the beginning of this [Pres. William McKinley and Teddy Roosevelt] when in 1898 the US, for $20M, annexed the Philippines as its first and ONLY colony and the Phil-Am war that followed in 1899-1901.

This was the time when foreign policies were solidified and began to shape US global intervention.

4)now, check how they classify armed groups [Al Qaeda, Taliban, Abu Sayyaf, Jemmah Islamiah].. whether terrorists or peaceful factions and see if the IRA shows up.

"history does not repeat itself, rather, it is us who repeat history..."

Answer 4

There is the IRA to consider. Look them up and the bombing in Inniskillen (sp?).

Also consider that a good bit of americans are from Irish ancestry...

Answer 5

its the Ireland Peace Process...not Protest...read the below wiki...this should give you the basis to your answer...

Good luck and good reading

Answer 6

maybe, they wanted the irish to become an ally whenever america goes to war.

Answer 7

Have a read here : http://struggle.ws/ws95/peace44.html

Section entitled America's interest - might be a starting point for you.

Answer 8

Irish ancestors perhaps.

Answer 9

well.. if it was my homework I would simply answer: why not?

but that kind of argument turned my school life to a living hell

Answer 10

You can ask any of them and I am sure he will answer in a way or another