The Germans are the largest ethnic group in the United States and especially in Chicago. Peculiarly, their influence seems to have vanished. Every other ethnic group left stronger traces of their existence than the Germans. I decided to take a look at the development of the German- American community or in fact to pursue the question as to whether there is a German- American identity.
Table of contents
1. Chapter I: The history of the Germans in Chicago
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Figures of German immigration from 1820- 1973
1.3 The reasons for immigration
1.4 The different groups of immigrants
1.5 Areas in Germany from which the emigration took place
1.6 The problems the immigrants had during the journey
1.7 Re-emigration to Germany
1.8 The problems the immigrants encountered
1.8.1 Consequences
1.8.2 The increase of problems during World War I
1.9 Positive aspects of life for Germans in Chicago
1.10 Germans in Chicago today
2. Chapter II: German influences in Chicago
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Statues of famous Germans
2.3 Lincoln Park Mural
2.4 The D.A.N.K. Haus
2.5 German clubs
2.6 German newspapers
2.7 Imported German traditions, festivals and cultural contributions
2.8 Conclusion
3. Bibliography