Title: Germans - Immigrants of The 19th Century
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A Century Later
Content: The state of Wisconsin in particular became the home of many German immigrants during the 1800s. Compared to other immigrant groups the Germans were by far the most socially acceptable in America. They had a protestant background, were typically thrifty and reasonably well educated. Even the Immigration Restriction League expressed a preference for the German immigrant. German immigrants of the 19th century were primarily farmers. However, they were also the dominant skilled work force in the major cities. A Century Later
Americans with German ancestry still heavily populate the Midwest.