Asked by Irene Musselwhite on May 19, 2024
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Benjamin Franklin in his "Observations Concerning the Increase of Mankind" believed the Germans were an asset to the English colonies.
Benjamin Franklin
One of the Founding Fathers of the United States, a noted polymath, inventor, scientist, printer, politician, freemason, and diplomat, as well as a key figure in the American Enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity.
Germans
People originating from Germany, characterized by their culture, language, and historical contributions to various fields.
English Colonies
Territories in the Americas and other parts of the world that were under the control and administration of the English crown from the late 16th to early 18th centuries.
- Recognize the contributions of immigrants to colonial America and the attitudes towards them.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the contributions of immigrants to colonial America and the attitudes towards them.
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