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Germanic Immigration

Trades and Crafts. Many German immigrants entered the beer industry ... Loyalty to the family, strong work ethic, belief in educational preparation ...

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Germanic Immigration

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    Slide 1:Germanic Immigration

    Impact of German Culture on the Culture of the U.S.

    Slide 2:Light blue: German Ancestry

    Slide 4:Religion

    Roughly 60% of German immigrants were Lutheran Arrivals 1880-1900: more theologically conservative Many German-language churches established (Zion Lutheran Church)

    Slide 5:Reasons for Leaving Germany

    An improved standard of living Wage Cuts in Germany left families without enough money to function Freedom from Prussian Military Service during the 18th century Family members who previously emigrated urged Germans to come to America Mass modernization and population growth pushed Germans from their respective family businesses

    Slide 6:Expectations upon Arrival

    Favorable opportunities in business Immigrants wanted to opportunity to farm their own land or own their own business

    Slide 7:Trades and Crafts

    Many German immigrants entered the beer industry Bakers Butchers Cabinet Makers Cigar Makers Distillers Tailors Very few women worked as laborers Many worked as: bakers, domestic workers, hotel keepers, janitors, laundry workers, nurses, peddlers, saloon keepers

    Slide 8:Customs and Values

    German Christmas December 6th for Germany = Christmas Eve in U.S. German tradition of leaving shoes for St. Nick to fill with candies and treats was changed to filling stockings for the children in the U.S. The Ideas of decorating a Christmas Tree originated in Germany and has influenced U.S. culture. German illustrator and political propagandist, Thomas Nast, created the image of Santa Claus Most German’s are “GOLD” Loyalty to the family, strong work ethic, belief in educational preparation Believed in the idea of putting others before oneself German Cuisine influences Most popular – Sauerkraut Others – Knockwurst, Schnitzel, Bratwurst, and Sauerbraten

    Slide 9:First Hand Accountants

    Mr. Herman Bittenger Father was an Austrian Immigrant to the United States (Feb. 1923) Contained all personal items in one large trunk Came over with four friends and became extremely seasick during the trip The most important items brought to the United States was his original birth certificate, and money

    Slide 10:First Hand Accountants

    Mr. Arthur Broksas Left Germany as a child to stay with his grandfather in the United States He settled in Springfield, Virginia as a child and has lived their his entire life Traveled by boat and became seasick throughout the journey Occupation: Physician Assistant for the State Department

    Slide 11:Famous German Immigrants

    Carl Schurz (1829-1906) Reformer, Journalist, Legislator Dr. Wernher von Braun (1912-1977) Rocket Scientist for NASA Baron von Steuben Rigorously trained Continental troops at Valley Forge Albert Einstein - sciences Albert Michelson - astronomy Hans Bethe - astronomy Oscar Hammerstein - composer

    The End…. Created by, Robert Emmerich Adam Humayun Caroline Meek ® AP U.S. History II
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