may 1, 1848 - Failed Democratic Revolution in 1848 in Germany

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- German immigration of 1 million.
- 1840s-1850s.
- Skilled artisans, farmers
- Homesteads throughout Old Northwest, prospered.
- Limited political influence
- Supported public education, oppose slavery
- German communities in cities. Formed Roman Catholic/Lutheran churches

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