German Immigrants: not WHITE and not WANTED

#ancestry #findingyourroots #ancestrydna #dnatest #americanhistory #Germans #benfrankling #familyhistory #genealogy In the 1750s, Benjamin Franklin expressed concerns about German immigrants in the Thirteen Colonies, highlighting their potential impact on English culture and language. Franklin believed that Pennsylvania, founded by the English, should not become a “colony of aliens“ who would resist assimilation into English customs. His writings reflected a desire to preserve English dominance and cultural identity in the colonies. While Franklin's views were influenced by the context of the time, they shed light on the complexities of early American attitudes toward newcomers and the challenges of cultural assimilation. Sources: Sources Gleason, Philip. “Trouble in the Colonial Melting Pot.” Journal of American Ethnic History, vol. 20, no. 1, 2000, pp. 3–17. JSTOR, Accessed 28 May 2023. Washington, H. A., Jefferson, T. (1853). The Writings of Thomas Jefferson: Correspondence, cont. Reports and opinions while Secretary of State. United States: Taylor & Maury. ~lmg21/ash3002y/earlyac99/documents/ The documentary- series “Finding Lola“ is done, but is the journey over? ⚪Support more storytelling and get behind the scenes videos: 🟢Watch the docu-series “Finding Lola“ : ⚪Want to connect? 🟢Want to know more? Grab your own Ancestry DNA test now*! : -------- Come join me on a new docu-series that explores identity, racial tensions in the South during the 20th century, and the unique experiences of those who historically called Louisiana home. My name is Danielle Romero, and all my life, I have romanticized Louisiana. Growing up in New York, it represented a place where I could step back the sepia-toned life of my great grandmother, Lola Perot, who died before I was born. Now, it was time to go back to Louisiana--although I had no idea what the truth would be or what questions to ask---who was Lola really? Who were we? *Amazon links are affiliate links. If buy something through these links, we may earn affiliate commission. Thank you for supporting this project!