Why did Germans leave Germany in 1860?

Answer 1

They were offered land in Prussia. There are severals web-sites that detail the 1750 land offer and subsequent migration of Germans into Prussia, Poland, Russia, and Hungary.

www.odessa3.org

www.grhs.org

One of the first colonies was named Tscherswenka. Use it as a search term and you will find details of the 1750 landkreis.

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Answer 2

During World War 2 it was very difficult for people to leave Germany, especially from the summer of 1941 onwards. Between 1933 and 1941 Jews left Germany in order to get away from persecution. Jews still in Germany after September 1941 were trapped and most became victims of the Holocaust.

Answer 3

Germans who emigrated at that time were looking for a better life and better prospects abroad. Their country leader was making rules that were hard to live by and Germans didn`t feel free in their country. They heard of America and thought that life would be better and easier! :)

Answer 4

The Germans didn't leave Germany, it is the most populous country in Europe.

Answer 5

The Germans decided to leave their country to have a better life. They were faced with murders, attacks and torture from armies of other countries.

Answer 6

War and famine, and some places rape and pillage.