This depends greatly on the time period in question, since for a long time it was Irish immigrants who were coming to the United States in great numbers, but yes, mostly it was German immigrants.
Answer:
freedom of speech, press, assembly, petitioning and religion
Explanation:
For example a group of protestors are protesting a new law which endangers a local animal habitat with many animals living in it. They can protest this law under the 1st amendment which ensures freedom of assembly and freedom of speech.