Title: The History of Language in Washington State
Headings: The History of Language in Washington State
The History of Language in Washington State
Languages Spoken in Washington State
English Language Learners in Washington State
Washington's Native Americans Population
European and Central American Explorers in Washington
American and European Settlers
The History of Mexican Immigrants in Washington
The History of Chinese Immigrants in Washington
Japanese-Americans in Washington State
Asian Indians in Washington State
Washington State Needs More Interpreters
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Content: Others wanted religious freedom. Railroad companies, who needed laborers, encouraged this migration. Most European settlers came from Scandinavia and Germany. Today, their descendants continue to live in Washington. The History of Mexican Immigrants in Washington
Mexican immigrants greatly contributed to Washington's economy before it gained statehood. During the early 1800s, the area had two economies: fur trapping and mining. The Washington territory didn't have a commercial transportation system before the 1870s. Walla Walla had a large Mexican population during the late 19th Century. They provided the first dependable means of commercial transportation for miners and their products.