Which event best supports the authors claim that the irish were a powerful group in new york

the rise of the Tammany Hall political machine

Explanation:

The rise of the Tammany Hall political machine was the best demonstration of the power of Irish immigrants in New York. This organization helped to empower thousands of New Yorkers, mainly Irish Catholic immigrants, in the late 1800s.

richard allen was a minister for a african methodist episcopal church. he was also a educator and a writer one of america most active and influential black leaders. in 1794, he founded a african methodist episcopal church in philadelphia, pennsylvania. the church that he founded was the first independent african american denomination in the united states. he was a influential leader that makes many people feel comfortable under his preachings. they trusted him and supported him even though it could get them in trouble because slavery was happening. he risked his life to bring slaves and others closer to god and writing books. as a boy he and his family were slaves but some how he managed to teach himself how to read, write and preach. he has written four books about his life, slavery and hymns/preaching.