Polish Americans In Chicago
Chicago’s Polania
Polish American Immigrants In Chicago
I will be writing my final paper on Polish American Immigrants who settle in Chicago Illinois. I will be referring to Polish American Immigrants in this essay as (Poles) periodically. The majority of Polish immigrants emigrating to the United States of America was in the 1800’s. This period was considered the first out of three waves of Polish immigrants to settle in America. The first major wave was between 1800 and 1860, many of the emigrating Poles were fleeing for America because of political revolution in their homeland. Many Poles liked the idea of a self governing political system that The United States of America had to offer. The Polish people had to endure many hardships in their homeland of Poland. From civil wars, political uprisings, and occupations from enemy countries (Germany, Russia, Prussia) invading their homeland. Along with these invasions and occupations came persecution of the Polish people. “This group fled their country mainly because of political insurrections. The U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service have estimated that fewer than 2,000 Poles immigrated during this wave.” (Into America) They sought refuge and a new life in America. During this wave it is estimated that 0nly 2,000 Poles had immigrated to America.
The next two waves of Polish American immigrants to arrive in the United States were after World War II (WWII). The Polish people lost 12% of its population during WWII, although the Soviet Union was one of the saving forces during the war for the Polish Nation, soon after the war ended Poland was transformed into a communist government by the Soviet Union. “After World War II, Polish immigrants streamed into the United States once more. U.S. immigration regulations were amended; more than 190,000 Polish political exiles and displaced persons were admitted to the U.S. 1945 to 1969.” (Suite) During this time of economic and political upheaval Poles left
Polish American Immigrants In Chicago
I will be writing my final paper on Polish American Immigrants who settle in Chicago Illinois. I will be referring to Polish American Immigrants in this essay as (Poles) periodically. The majority of Polish immigrants emigrating to the United States of America was in the 1800’s. This period was considered the first out of three waves of Polish immigrants to settle in America. The first major wave was between 1800 and 1860, many of the emigrating Poles were fleeing for America because of political revolution in their homeland. Many Poles liked the idea of a self governing political system that The United States of America had to offer. The Polish people had to endure many hardships in their homeland of Poland. From civil wars, political uprisings, and occupations from enemy countries (Germany, Russia, Prussia) invading their homeland. Along with these invasions and occupations came persecution of the Polish people. “This group fled their country mainly because of political insurrections. The U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service have estimated that fewer than 2,000 Poles immigrated during this wave.” (Into America) They sought refuge and a new life in America. During this wave it is estimated that 0nly 2,000 Poles had immigrated to America.
The next two waves of Polish American immigrants to arrive in the United States were after World War II (WWII). The Polish people lost 12% of its population during WWII, although the Soviet Union was one of the saving forces during the war for the Polish Nation, soon after the war ended Poland was transformed into a communist government by the Soviet Union. “After World War II, Polish immigrants streamed into the United States once more. U.S. immigration regulations were amended; more than 190,000 Polish political exiles and displaced persons were admitted to the U.S. 1945 to 1969.” (Suite) During this time of economic and political upheaval Poles left
Bibliography: The Polish Community in Metro Chicago. A community profile of strengths and needs. 2000. Rob Paral. www.robparal. Retrieved from: http://www.robparal.com/downloads/Polish%20Community%20in%20Chicago.pdf Area Chicago InfoPoland. Polish American Folklore. Deborah Anders Silverman. 2000. www.info-poland.buffalo.edu Retieved from: http://info-poland.buffalo.edu/DAS.html Every Culture