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German Immigration

German Immigration. By Jessica Hunt M/W Constructed Self. Statistics. German Immigration to the United States hit its peak at about 1885, with 2,784,894 people. German vs. Italian. Just as the amount of German immigrants decrease, the amount of Italian immigrants increase. Unrest in Italy

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German Immigration

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  1. German Immigration By Jessica Hunt M/W Constructed Self

  2. Statistics • German Immigration to the United States hit its peak at about 1885, with 2,784,894 people.

  3. German vs. Italian • Just as the amount of German immigrants decrease, the amount of Italian immigrants increase. • Unrest in Italy -Men came to the United States to financially support their families.

  4. WhyImmigrate? • Dislocation caused by economic growth • Threat caused by economic growth • Opposition to newly passed anti-socialist laws

  5. After 1890… • Immigrants may have returned to Germany • Italy gained territory (Bogos, Hamasen, and Akale-Guzai) as well as ammunition. • More stability for citizens Fewer economic risks meant fewer immigrants.

  6. Today’s Resources • The German American School of Portland! • Pre-K to 5th grade • Teaches German and English as well as German and American cultures. • Open to everyone

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