My Heritage

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My Heritage

• By
• Cheryl McAferty
• Period 1

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My Ethnic Profile

• Scotch/Irish 50
• Spanish 20
• English 15
• Pennsylvania Dutch/German 14
• Cherokee Indian 1
• Came to America around 1640

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Country Demographics

• Island located off coast of Europe
• Population3,840,838
• Religion Catholic vs. Protestant
• Highest Point Carrauntoohil 3,415 ft.

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Culture

• Patriarchal
• Family Oriented
• Superstitious
• Language English 1/4 Irish (Gaelic)

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Culture Continued

• Food Soda Bread, Potatoes, Corned Beef Cabbage
• Sports Hurling Gaelic Football
• Clothing
• Tradition St. Patricks Day

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Interesting Facts/Sites

• No Serpents
• Dublin Capitol City and Largest Population
• Blarney Stone
• Leprechauns

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The End

• Thank You!