In the 20th century, more than two million Germans immigrated to the United States. Regardless of where they settled, they came from a multitude of regions and for a variety of reasons. This was a very diverse group in terms of regional origin, religious and political orientation, education and socio-economic status. There were a multitude of push factors or issues that caused Germans to want to leave Germany from within the country. One is that during World War I, the German government began to impose compulsory military service. This meant that any man over the age of 15 would either have to serve in the German army or leave the country. Many people did not want to serve and so left. Other push factors were crop failures, inheritance laws, high rents, high prices, and the effects of the Industrial Revolution. These things led to widespread poverty and suffering. Not having religious freedom was also a problem. One of the pull factors, or problems that caused Germans from outside the country to leave Germany, for German immigration to New York was the numerous advertisements in foreign countries promoting land cheap in New York. New York. This was due to the abundance of land for small fees under the Homestead Act. It was an ideal solution for farmers who had lost their jobs. They could migrate to New York and start farming here. In addition, industrial jobs play an important role in promoting new...