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*social and religious persecution against most nonconformists and Catholics (the dominant segment of Irish society) | *social and religious persecution against most nonconformists and Catholics (the dominant segment of Irish society) | ||
For a more complete list detailing the devastating effects of the Penal Laws and the main reasons for emigrating, read [[Compelling Reasons Why The Irish Emigrated]]. | For a more complete list detailing the devastating effects of the Penal Laws and the main reasons for emigrating, read [[Compelling Reasons Why The Irish Emigrated]]. | ||
=== Types of Emigration from Ireland === | === Types of Emigration from Ireland === |
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