Representing one-fourth of the population, German-Americans
constitute the largest ethnic element, according to the U.S.
Census, with well over 60 million people claiming German heritage.
In twenty-six states, they comprise at least 20 percent of the
population, and in five states they number more than 50
percent-important statistics in understanding the role played by
German-Americans in U.S. history.
The German-American Experience provides a comprehensive record of
the essential facts in the history of this group, from its first
U.S. settlements in the seventeenth century to the present.
Beginning with "The Age of Discovery," this volume explores the
earliest contacts between America and Germany, immigration and
settlement patterns of Germans, foundations of German-American
community life, their major involvement in the American Revolution,
and the role German-Americans played in our Civil War. Both world
wars are chronicled, including the anti-German sentiment and the
internment of German-Americans during both wars. The revival of
German heritage and the renaissance of German-American ethnicity
since the 1970s is surveyed, along with recent events, including
the impact of German unification and the 1990 census.
The author also analyzes German-American influences on agriculture,
industry, religion, education, music, art, architecture, politics,
military service, journalism, literature, and language. In
addition, he comments on prominent German-Americans, German names,
sister cities, historical statistics, and much more.
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