Why did Irish immigrants in the 19th century get so involved in politics?

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In the US, the Irish were restricted from upward mobility, which was reserved for middle-class Protestants. Irish immigrants joined the Democratic Party for social and economic advancement. The Irish social structure became an integral part of recruiting other Irishmen into both the party and government. The Irish swarmed into city politics.

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