What+cultural+contributions+did+the+Irish+make+to+America?

What cultural contributions did the Irish make to America? - Subjugation and strife gave rise to an unmistakable Irish identity, a sense of cohesion, and an ability to organize to accomplish goals.

-Their organizational ability coupled with the large number of Irish living in U.S. cities, made the Irish a powerful political force.

-They literally transformed politics in American cities by putting local power in the hands of men of working class origin.