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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | German Achievements in America: A Tribute to the Memory of the Men and Women Who Worked, Fought and Died for the Welfare of This Country; and a Recognition of the Living Who With Equal Enterprise, Genius and Patriotism Helped in the Making of our United States |
| Author | Cronau, Rudolf (1855-1939) |
| Date | 1916 |
| Document Type | Printed Book |
| Publisher Information | R. Cronau, New York |
| Reference | G700.C947.G916 |
| BIB ID | 160672 |
| Library / Archive | American Antiquarian Society |
| Collection Name | Ethnic Groups |
| Description | Charts the history of German migration to the United States, from the colonial era to the early 20th century. Areas which the author examines include the causes of emigration from Germany, early settlements, and the role of German-Americans in the American War of Independence, the settlement of the West, and the development of America during the 19th century. |
| Theme(s) | Motives for Emigration; Arrivals: Ports and Early Experiences; Religion, Ethnic Identity and Community Relations |
| Country (from) | Germany |
| Country (to) | United States of America |
| Places | New Amsterdam, New Netherland, Dutch Republic; New York City, New York, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, St. Louis, Missouri, Washington D.C., United States; Germany |
| Nationality | German |
| People | von Stueben, Friedrich Wilhelm |
| Keywords | immigration, emigration, colony, push factors, settlement, patriotism, American Civil War, American War of Independence, agriculture, industry, ethnic organisation, engineering, culture, music, women, art, drama, newspaper |
| Additional Information | Please note: Some of the metadata for this document has been taken from the American Antiquarian Society catalogue. |
| Language | English |
| Copyright | American Antiquarian Society |
