Contributions:
- A German created chili powder.
- German freethinkers helped the Union win in the Civil War.
- Gebhardt created the first bar in Texas to serve women.
- German immigrants introduced gymnastics and gymnasiums to America
- They also introduced bowling, swimming, and target shooting to America
- German contributions also include chocolate, cole slaw, deli meats, hamburgers, hot dogs, oatmeal, sausage, and sauerkraut.
- Americans taste for light, carbonated beer came from Germans
- Germans brought the ideas of Christmas trees, the Easter eggs, and the exchange of gifts on Christmas
- The American system of grade levels also evolved from German influence.