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Did German Americans get persecuted?
Yes, German Americans faced some level of persecution during World War I and World War II due to anti-German sentiment. There were instances of discrimination, social ostracism, and even violence against German Americans during these periods. However, the extent and severity of persecution varied and were not as widespread as for other groups like Japanese Americans during WWII.
How many German-Americans lived in the us in 1918?
Statistics like that were not measured in 1918, but it is likely that more than 20% of the U.S. population claimed some German ancestry.
Is there a tradition in America that if your German you have to learn German?
For the majority of German-Americans the answer is no. Some German families expect their children to speak German at home, even when in the United States but there are many American children with German parents who don't speak the language.
What percentage of Americans claims German ancestry?
Close to 40%, which means more people than people claiming Irish, or English, ancestors. I only know this because it was in the Reader's Digest last month.
Do German speakers tend to shake hands more than Americans?
yes they do ...........German people tend to shake hands way more than the average american.
How do you write join the German forces in German?
Join the German forces = Treten Sie in die Bundeswehr ein
What was the main reason the US decided to join the war?
Because German U boats (submarines) kept destroying boats with Americans on it like the British ocean liner Louisiana , with 127 Americans.
Why did the Americans want the allies to win?
During World War 1, the Lusitania, a civilian boat, was struck by a German U-Boat killing many Americans propelling America on the side of the Allies. The boat was destroyed on May 7th in 1915. During World War 2, the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, a major naval base where most of the American Fleet rested causing the Americans to join on the side of the Allies once again.
What is intered?
Japanese-Americans, German-Americans, and Italian-Americans.
How did German actions push the us to join World War 1 on the side of the Allies?
Because of the sinking of 12 American merchant ships
What did woman spies do?
Women often (unfortunately) pretended to like men on the other side to get all their secrets out of them, before reporting what they have found out. Many Gestapo women on the German side often did this to Americans, but the Americans were often aware of what the Gestapo could do.
What side did the hessians fight for?
They were on the British side; They were loyal to the King.
What names do German Americans prefer to be called?
Americans
What has the author Don Heinrich Tolzmann written?
Don Heinrich Tolzmann has written: 'German-American studies' -- subject(s): German Americans, Study and teaching 'German Achievements in America' 'Upper Midwest German biographical index' -- subject(s): Biography, German Americans, Indexes 'German-Americana' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Civilization, German Americans, German influences 'Covington's German heritage' -- subject(s): Genealogy, German Americans, History 'German Cincinnati (OH)' 'German-American biographical index' 'Ohio Valley German biographical index' -- subject(s): Biography, German Americans, Indexes 'Germany and America 1450-1700' 'The First Germans in America' 'German-Americana A Bibliography' 'The German-American experience' -- subject(s): German Americans, History, Miscellanea 'Cincinnati's German heritage' -- subject(s): Ethnic relations, German Americans, History, Social conditions
What were German-Americans and Irish-Americans called during World War 1?
German- Americans and Irish- Americans were commonly called hyphenateds during the WWI area.
Who were German Americans?
people
What are the two groups of the American Revolution?
Thirteen American colonies (Rebels) side: USA, France, Spain, Holland, pirates, native Americans. British side (loyalists, patriots) side: Great Britain, some minor German states, tiny amount of native Americans
