GERMANY

1.44 MILLION GERMANS IMMIGRATE TO THE U.S.

• In the 1880's germans emigrated the most from Germany.
• They immigrated because of Otto Von Bismarck.
• Otto Von Bismarck disconnected catholic influence in politics.
• It was a Cultural Struggle.

WHY DID THEY COME TO AMERICA

• They wanted to escape economic hardship, as well to escape political unrest

DIFFICULTIES THEY HAVE COMING TO AMERICA

• Not speaking english
• No home
• Providing for their familes with no job
• They faced hardship

DIFFICULTIES THEY FACE AS THEY JOURNEYED TO AMERICA

• They werent liked by americas
• Americans assumed they were part of the nazis since they came during ww2

WHAT DID GERMANS BRING WITH THEM

• German Christmas traditions, particularly the Christmas tree
• Most long lasting and popular German contribution is beer.
• They carried their political aspirations to America.
• German immigrants placed great emphasis on public education.

TYPES OF JOBS THAT MANY GERMANS HAVE

• Baker, land surveyor, miller
• Brewer, printer, servant girl
• Carpenter, smith, tailor, typesetter
• Farmer, watchmaker, weaver, journalist
• Gunsmith, laborer, lawyer, officer

GERMAN'S LIVING CONDITION IN AMERICA

• They settled in rural areas.
• In 1870, 37% of Germans in America worked at skilled trades.
• German immigrants married and socialized with people from their origin.
• They settle by national group.
• Occupations were regionalized.

ATTEMPTS TO ADJUST TO AMERICAN SOCIETY

• They became involved in labor-union movments