1. Germanic Immigration Impact of German Culture on the Culture of the U.S.

2. Light blue: German Ancestry Light blue: German Ancestry

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

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 18 th century Family members who previously emigrated urged Germans to come to America Mass modernization and population growth pushed Germans from their respective family businesses

6. Expectations upon Arrival Favorable opportunities in business Immigrants wanted to opportunity to farm their own land or own their own business

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

8. Customs and Values  German Christmas December 6 th 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

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

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

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

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