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.
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between a strong central government and the public interest."It is rather to argue that in politics there are no immaculate conceptions, and that in the drive for a stronger general government motives of all sorts played a part, common good or public interest that militated against their private status."