During the 1980's and 1970's and early 1990's Poland was a poor country. The communists where ruling and life in Poland was horrible. Now in days many peopel are migrating back because Poland now is a stable and not poor coutnry it is devolping quickly and is becoming a rich country.
Some immigrants left to escape conscription, others left to seek better opportunities in America, and some fled from religious persecution.
Because the wanted to eat Bannanas and drink Beer
in search of a better life and better living conditions.
For my family, my great grandparents and grandparents came to America to get away from war with the Japanese after WWII.
to live and to love
They came by ship in the 17th century.
for religious freedom
Texas was giving land away
the polish mostly settled in south and central Texas
They immigrate because they wanted to find jobs to support their families.
Mexico
to get to the other side
for religious freedom
In the 1800's
Many Polish people moved to Texas from 1840-1860.
Texas was giving land away
Similar to Poland - weather, terrain so they maintain learned trades.
1854
The address of the Polish-American Foundation Of Texas is: 1709 Pantigo Drive, Plano, TX 75075-6763
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To pay for their war of independence from Spain
For better life
for a better life and and living conditions!!