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Were the Scandinavians discriminated when they came to America?
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∙ 13y ago
Discriminated against but not nearly as much as other immigrants, in hopes they'd be like the Germans developing there culture.
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What kind of problems did Scandinavians face when they came to America?
One of the main problems the Scandinavians faced was the hardship of settling down and starting a family in a much different place then they were used to being in.
Why were the Germans being discriminated against in America?
because of hitler
Which group attempted to first settle in North America but were unable to establish a permanent colony?
the Scandinavians
Did the Celts and Scandinavians come from the same ethnic group?
No. Scandinavians are Germanic. Celts are not.
Where did Scandinavians originate?
The Swedish people came to America because they there was lot's of farm land available, high paying jobs, and better job opportunities. There was an estimated 800,000 Swedish immigrants in America by 1890.
Why were the Irish Germans and Scandinavians discriminated?
The Irish came to American because when they didnt have any food (Famine) They were in serach of land and food. There were so many of them, they were looked down upon.
What kind of problems did Scandinavians face when they came to America?
One of the main problems the Scandinavians faced was the hardship of settling down and starting a family in a much different place then they were used to being in.
What are reasons why Scandinavians migrate to US?
they came cause they wanted to find gold and land. they wanted to grow crops in america. actually i dont know why they came. and i dont really care.
Were the Scandinavians discriminated against or accepted?
If the question is asking about Scandinavian immigrants to the US, they were discriminated against, but not nearly as much as other immigrants. If the question is asking about the Nazi treatment of Scandinavians in World War 2, it was hoped that they would accept the doctrine of German racial superiority and join the Nazi war effort. Some of them did, but most Norwegians and Danes sided with the Allies against the Nazis.
Where did Scandinavians settle in America 1820 1860?
because of chicken
Old Immigrants?
Immigrants who had come from North Western areas of Europe. Germans and Scandinavians from Western Europe who came before the 1880's. They discriminated against the "new immigration" and considered themselves "natives." The mixing of the other Europeans would tarnish their true Anglo-Saxon heritage
Why children came to Ellis Island from Ireland?
they came with there parents because they were discriminated
Why were the Scandinavians discriminated?
Scandinavians may have faced discrimination due to stereotypes, cultural differences, economic competition, and xenophobia from the communities they settled in. Additionally, historical conflicts or prejudices towards Scandinavian immigrants could have contributed to discriminatory attitudes.
Why was Germany discriminated?
Germans were discriminated in America during the times of WWI and WWII because they were the enemy at the time.
What people settled in the Arctic region of north america?
Native Americans as well as Scandinavians/Nordics, French, and British were the first settlers in Northern America.
Why were the Germans being discriminated against in America?
because of hitler
Which group attempted to first settle in North America but were unable to establish a permanent colony?
the Scandinavians
