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How did German-Americans feel during the aftermath of WWI?
What is Relieved and resentful?
Why were German-Americans targeted during WWI?
Their culture was seen as un-American
What happened to the Chicago Symphony conductor, Frederick Stock?
Resigned after loyalty questions
What happened to the clubs?
Switched the language to English
What were German aliens required to do?
Register with police
What establishment was closed down?
What is The German theater?
How did German clubs show loyalty to America?
Renamed themselves and spoke English
Why did many Germans buy Liberty Bonds?
To prove loyalty
What was one thing Germans were accused of doing during WWI?
Poisoning Chicago’s Meat supply
What does the American Protective League do?
Spy on german americans and other “alien enemies”
Where was the German language disappearing from?
What is Chicago elementary schools?
What did schools do to German language classes?
Banned or removed them
What was the long-term effect on German culture in Chicago?
It disappeared from schools and clubs
What would occur if German Americans were caught passing the “barred zones”?
They would be arrested
When did the first conflict start with Germany?
1917
What did Germanist believed they had to do after the prohibition amendment was established?
Preserve German culture
What happened to people who spoke German or praised Germany?
Arrested or attacked
What happened to a Lutheran church and school in 1918?
Invaded and burned
What was each “alien” required to carry with them at all time?
A certificate
Who were accused of being spies?
German Americans
What type of establishments were closed during the war but were reopened after?
German bars
What group spied on German-Americans in Chicago?
American Protective League
How did German-Americans feel about their treatment?
Angry and unfairly treated
Who was elected as the mayor in 1915?
William Hale Thompson
Who couldn't speak German?
German americans