Czechoslovakia
By: Grace marek
History of Czechoslovakia
-Bohemia was ruled for the time by the house of Luxembourg
-In the fifteenth century, the university became the center of a church reform movement led by Jan Hus (1369-1415), who was burned as a heretic in 1415
Why the Czechoslovakians came
-the Czechs needed special permission to move away, or marry somebody from a another parish or manor
-The 19th century was a century of political unrest throughout Europe
When the Czechoslovakians came
Where the Czechs settled
Traditions the Czechs had
-community festivals such as polka celebrations and houby (mushroom) hunting contests continue to play a prominent role in Czech American culture
Czechoslovakian short bread Recipe
-2 cups of butter(1pound), softened
-2 cups of sugar
-4 large egg yolks
-4 cups flour
-2 cups chopped walnuts or pecans
-1(8-to12-ounce) container almond paste
-1(12 ounce) strawberry filling
-Confectioners' sugar
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Yield: About 54 Czech Bar Cookies