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IMMIGRATION AND MINNESOTA 

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In this storytelling project, the focus is on the connections, similarities, and influence that different immigrant groups had with white settlers in Minnesota during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This is an important story to tell because it provides insight into the daily lives of the community during this time period and highlights the shared values and experiences that brought people together, regardless of their ethnic backgrounds. By focusing on the stories of individual immigrants and their interactions with white settlers, this project helps to provide a more nuanced understanding of the history of Minnesota. 

 

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Immigrants and war

Civil War: During the American Civil War (1861-1865), many immigrants living in Minnesota fought in the Union Army. The state's large German and Irish populations provided a significant number of soldiers, and immigrants from other countries also enlisted. For example, the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment, which saw significant action in the Battle of Gettysburg, was made up of many Scandinavian immigrants.

 

Dakota War of 1862: In 1862, tensions between the Dakota people and the settlers in Minnesota boiled over into a violent conflict known as the Dakota War of 1862. Many of the settlers in Minnesota were immigrants, and some of them were killed during the conflict. The aftermath of the war resulted in the forced removal of the Dakota people from Minnesota.

 

Spanish-American War: In 1898, the United States went to war with Spain over control of Cuba and Puerto Rico. Many immigrants living in Minnesota enlisted in the military during this conflict. For example, the 13th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment included many German and Scandinavian immigrants.

 

World War I: In 1917, the United States entered World War I, and once again, many immigrants from Minnesota joined the military. The 151st Field Artillery Regiment, which was made up of many Scandinavian immigrants, saw significant action during the war.

IMMIGRANTS AND MINNESOTA

Between 1880 and 1920, Minnesota's population grew from approximately 780,000 to 2.4 million, largely due to immigration from Europe.

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