THE IMPACT OF AMERICAN LEGISLATION ON GERMAN IMMIGRANTS AND THEIR POSITION DURING WORLD WAR I
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https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v23.5415Keywords:
German Immigrants, Agriculture, Craftsmanship, Cultural Identity, Community CohesionAbstract
This research was conducted to study the economic and social role of German immigrants. It focused on their contributions to the development of agriculture by transferring their European expertise in grain cultivation and dairy production, which led to improved yields in several Midwestern states. It also highlighted the role played by German craftsmen in small and medium-sized industries, as they contributed to the establishment of workshops and factories and the development of new techniques in brewing, leather, and woodworking. The chapter emphasized the factors that made German immigrants an active element in the American economy, including their professional discipline, diverse skills, and strong community cohesion.
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