Why did German farmers migrate to the US in the 1850s?

Answer 1

Modernization had become a key factor that lead to a convenient transportation of Germans into the United States in 1850. With the invention of steam boats and steam trains, Germans took long, complicated, but cheap routes through Great Britain to get to the United States.

Answer 2

· continual warfare

· religious persecution

· heavy taxation and seizure of property

Freedom from military involvement and political oppresion after the Napoleonic Wars.

Also, for many, prospects were much better in the US than in Germany. Given that none of the German states had overseas colonies, the US became the preferred destination for most Germans who wanted to emigrate.

Answer 3

Key settlements of German farmers were in Pennnsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin. Later, some farmers settled further west, for example in Minnesota and North and South Dakota.

Answer 4

German farmers migrated to the United States of America in the 1850's because they needed somewhere to go and grow food. Germany was experiencing a drought and famine during this time.

Answer 5

Why did Germans migrate to the US in the 1800's