German Immigrants
By: Alyvia
Why Germans came to America?
First gummy bear
Germany invented the first gummy bear in 1920
German Sheperd
The German Army had used the breed as a war dog.
German Flag
The Black on the flag is for determination, the Red is for hardiness, valour, strength and Holy Roman Empire.When the states were finally united in 1871, the colors were replaced with black, white, and red. However, after a German republic was finally declared in 1919 following their defeat in World War I, the black, red, and gold flag returned.
The Maypole Dance
Oktoberfest
The Oktoberfest is a 16 day festival held each year in Munich and Bavaria, Germany during late September and early October. It is one of the most famous events in the city and the world's largest fair, with some six million people attending every year. The festival is held on the first Sunday of every October. German beer and German Food plays a large role in the festival, like German cake. The beer is brewed a little bit stronger in both taste and alcohol specialy for Oktoberfest. The festival is held in "Theresienwiese" meaning the feild of Therese. This festival is a big part of German Culture. You can see the German Flag flying over the festival. While you are attending the festival you maybe be able to see some celebrities like Hasselhoff. You may also hear the ever so popular Ramstien some people may be dancing to it.
The first "Oktoberfest" took place in Munich, on October 12, 1810: For the commemoration of their marriage, Crown Prince Ludwig (later King Ludwig l) and Princess organized a great horse race (the marriage took place on October 12; the horse race on October 17— therefore, there are different dates named as being the first Oktoberfest.
Native American bread
Ingredients
11/4 cup warm water
8 cups all purpose
1/4 cup salt
1 cup Lard
Directions
Cover dough with a clean kitchen towel and set in a warm dark place to let rise for 45 minutes.
Divide dough in half and knead again to remove any air pockets. Place each half in a separate aluminium pan and press the dough down.
Push the coals and ashes of the fire to one side, but do not put fire out. Place the aluminium pans on the clean ground of the open fire oven, and bake for 45 minutes.
Slice and serve with butter
Resources
German Americans By:Tristan Boyer Binns
http://herrmurraysdeutscheklasse.pbworks.com/w/page/17949761/Traditional%20German%20Dances
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtT21X4gKsM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtxqlz5bDJY
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/follow-that-food/native-american-bread-recipe/index.html