by Katie Rebecca Garner | Sep 4, 2026
After the Reformation in Europe, religious freedom was one factor that attracted people to the Americas. State churches in European countries made life difficult for anyone who practiced a different religion. Ironically, religious refugees who settled in certain parts...
by Katie Rebecca Garner | Aug 28, 2026
Except for Native Americans, citizens born in the U.S. are descended from immigrant ancestors. A child born in the U.S., whether born to U.S. citizen parents or to immigrant parents, is born a U.S. citizen. An immigrant only becomes a citizen by a process called...
by Katie Rebecca Garner | Aug 21, 2026
In the first article, we learned about German American naming patterns. We will conclude this series by learning more about the history, religion, and language that the Germans brought to America. Photo: German Americans dancing. Photo...
by Katie Rebecca Garner | Aug 14, 2026
You might think you’re eating something very American as you bite into a hot dog topped with sauerkraut, but this, among other “American” foods, actually originated in Germany. Other foods originating in Germany include bratwurst, pretzels, pickled vegetables, and...
by Katie Rebecca Garner | Aug 7, 2026
Aside from what remains of the indigenous population, the U.S. is peopled with immigrants and descendants of immigrants. Some immigrant ancestors are as recent as parents or grandparents, while other immigrant ancestors go as far back as colonial times. No matter when...
