The German Palatines were in trouble. Life had become untenable. “The German Palatinate from 1700 to 1750 was a region defined by a history of conflict, hardship, and mass emigration. Years of war, especially the War of Spanish Succession, combined with harsh winters and economic decline, led to crop failures and a widespread desire to leave. This resulted in the mass migration of thousands of … Continue reading From German Palatines to American Assimilation