The primary reason of the establishment of the virginia colony was for colonists to practice religious freedom in the colonies also to gain economic growth.
Germans represented an important group in the demography of Pennsylvania during the second part of the 18th century. Throughout these years, they gradually started to increase their involving in politics, occupying more seats in the Pennsylvania Assembly in the period of 1758 to 1775.
Once the rumors of independence started appearing, they openly supported these ideas, as they had their own religious beliefs (Lutheran Church) that differed from those of the British. This motivation was translated to their political efforts and further participation in the war.
Historians work to methodically dissect the past to help us understand the present and avoid making similar mistakes in the future.
The base job of a Historian is to break down a historical events into parts to understand how the historical event or historical arc could have occurred as it did. This could range from "Why did the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor" to "Why did the Union win the Civil War"
Each question has answers that can help future generations understand the implications of their actions.
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