Swiss Immigration to Texas.

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Made by: Archi B.

Group: Swiss.

Important People.

One important person in Texas history that was Swiss, was, John Wahrenberger, who was the person who alerted the city of Austin, that the archives were being removed, and thus starting the Archive War. If he hadn't done this, then the archives would have been moved to Houston. Another famous Swiss Texan was Jean Louis Berlandier. He was a famous botanist, who went with Mier y Teran, and took detailed notes, and made detailed drawings of the flora and fauna. Thanks to his notes, we have a deep understanding of the plants and animals in the North-Texas Region.

Trivia!

Cultural Highlights.

Settlement Patterns.

The Swiss culture is diverse, and unique.

Some famous Swiss food is: Fondue, Chocolate and various types of bread. One popular tradition of the Swiss is, that while dipping bread into fondue, if the bread falls of, then you have to do something silly to entertain people, like sing a song. One famous Swiss traditions is yodeling. The Swiss are Famous for there banks, and precision timepieces. One famous Swiss company is Nestle. One Swiss festival is Rütlischiessen. Rütlischiessen celebrates the founding of the Swiss Confederation. One Swiss tradition, is playing an instrument, called the alphorn.

Many Swiss settled in the area by Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas. They settled mainly on the northern coastal plains. Many Swiss came on their own, although there were plans to settle as a group. Some people in Philadelphia, planed to settle 10,000 Swiss in Texas. The plan failed. One Swiss community is New Bern, Texas. Many Swiss came to Texas for the challenge it offered and the cheap land. They wanted a challenge, and to change their way of life. Mainly the Swiss came thru Ellis Island.

Swiss Immigration to Texas.

Why they left.

Many of the Swiss left because they wanted

a challenge. They just wanted to immigrate. Many also did it for personal gain. Also during the later years of immigration, many immigrated because of Napoleon and his wars. Also there was a famine.

• Did you know Switzerland has been neutral for over 100 years?
• The CEO of Microsoft, Steve Ballmer is of Swiss descent.
• The founder of Chevrolet, Louis Chevrolet, was Swiss.
• Did you know Albert Einstein was a Swiss citizen, and called Switzerland his second home?
• The first bar of chocolate was produced in Switzerland.
• You are never more than 13 miles from a river or lake, that you are allowed to swim in.
• The original name for Switzerland was Helvetica.
• The Swiss are famous for their banks and chocolate.

By: Archi.

The Swiss.

Analysis Paragraph.

The Swiss have affected Texas and America in many ways. They have influenced our culture, and have brought many advancements to our culture. The Swiss originally came during the American Revolution period, and later moved, down south to Texas. One famous Swiss, Jean Louis Berlandier, was a botanist, who went with Mier y Teran, and made detailed botanical observations, that are still widely used. Another Swiss, Charles Amler, he helped in the Siege of Bexar, and when asked to get horses for Colonel Fannin, he got some, and inspired Deaf Smith to join the Army. Many Swiss have become bakers, and bankers. Also, John Wahrenberger, warned the people of Austin, that the Archives were being removed, and started the Archive War. Many Swiss inventors have also influenced American culture. For example, Milton Hershey, who founded the Hershey Chocolate company, has created a cultural icon, that is recognizable anywhere.