Book ohio’s german heritage program

site_link post a commentThis brief survey traces the basic outlines of German immigration and settlement in the history of Ohio As the largest ethnic element in the state German Americans have exerted a profound influence on Ohio s history Five basic periods in Ohio German history are identified and discussed in this The Colonial Period before the American Revolution The New Republic until 1830 The Mass Migration and Settlement Period from 1830 to World War I The World Wars Period and the Roots and Ethnic Revival Period of the latter half of the 20th century and beyond If this book kindles your interest in Ohio German history there is a list of further pertinent reading material in the select bibliography OHIO S GERMAN HERITAGE