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ohio cultural groups and contributions
Where did the IRISH settle in Ohio? | Northeastern Ohio |
Why did the IRISH come to Ohio? | Because of the potatoe famine( they were not able to grow enough potatoes to eat or to sell in order to survive.) |
What contributions did the IRISH bring to Ohio? | 1. They helped to build the canals. 2. Thier Irish celebrations. 3. They were very religious and went to church often. |
Where did the ITALIANS settle in Ohio? | Cleveland, Ohio |
Why did the ITALIANS come to Ohio? | 1. They were very poor. 2. They did not have enough money to live well. |
What contributions did the ITALIANS bring to Ohio? | 1. They were stone cutters. 2. They built churches. 3. They built beautiful marble and mosaics in public places in Cleveland. 4. They built the FIRST Catholic churces |
Where did the GERMANS settle in Ohio? | 1. Cincinatti 2. Cleveland 3. Counties they settled in : Pennsylvania, Scioto, Miami Valley, Starks, Tuscarawas, & Auglaize 4. And other LARGE cities in Ohio |
Why did the GERMANS come to Ohio? | Because there was a lot of fighting(war) going on it their country. |
What contributions did the GERMANS bring to Ohio? | 1. They were good farmers. 2. They had many skills and could be very crafty. 3. Some were jewelers( they made jewelry) 4. Some were cabinet makers. 5. Some made furniture(like couches/tables/dressors) 6. Some made pianos or other musical instruments. |
Where did the AFRICAN AMERICANS settle in Ohio? | Columbus, Ohio |