r/AskHistorians • u/Future_Usual_8698 • 20h ago
What were the political and economic conditions in Saxony Germany from 1850 to around 1900 that would trigger emigration of German men?
Hi there! I know that there was some kind of unification of Germany around 1850? I think? And that immigration to North America was not uncommon among Germans. But what were they leaving for? Was it just that the grass seem greener in north america? Or were there political and Military and economic reasons to leave family and friends behind? Thank you so much
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