Investigation+Questions

Francis O’Neill was a leader, adventurer and musician. Here are some suggestions on where to begin your research.


 * 1) What can we learn about the affects of the Great Potato Famine in Ireland and in the USA by studying Francis O'Neil's life?
 * 2) How would a man like Francis O'Neil live his life if he was born in our time?
 * 3) Compare and Contrast the life of Francis O'Neil in Ireland and the USA.
 * 4) What can you discover about life in the late 1800s by following the music by Francis O’Neill?

** Essential Questions: **


 * How was Francis O'Neill's life shaped by his experiences as a resident of Ireland and immigrant to the USA in the 1800s? **


 *  How can we use our life experiences to make a positive mark on the people and places we encounter?  **