Wie kam es zum heutigen Tag / Abend ?

Angefangen hat alles im Jahr 1893: 

Auswanderung der Familie Peter und Anna Kathrina Braun -Eichten 

von Hüllscheid nach New Ulm Minnesota, wo vor ihnen schon viele deutsche Familien hingezogen waren.

Warum wanderten die Menschen damals aus Deutschland aus ?

Es gab sicher mehrere Gründe;

• Wirtschaftskrise im deutschen Reich: Anstieg der Arbeitslosigkeit und schlechte Arbeitsbedingungen. 

• Außenpolitik: Angst, (wieder mal) für König und Vaterland in den Krieg (gegen Frankreich) zu müssen

• Abenteuerlust und Werbekampagnen von Auswanderungsagenten

• die Folgen der Realteilung: alle Kinder erbten zu gleichen Teilen. Die geerbten Landstriche wurden immer kleiner >>> Armut, Hunger 

Was ist Stockerbentum vs Realteilung ?

"Stock-Erbentum" bezieht sich auf eine Form der Vererbung, bei der das Eigentum innerhalb einer Familienlinie intakt bleibt und von Generation zu Generation weitergegeben wird, ohne geteilt zu werden. Die Erben des Eigentums haben gleiche Rechte, es zu nutzen und zu verwalten, können es aber nicht verkaufen oder aufteilen. Diese Methode wird oft in Landwirtschaftsfamilien verwendet, wo es wichtig ist, die Integrität des Landes aufrechtzuerhalten und es innerhalb der Familie zu behalten.

"Realteilung" hingegen bezieht sich auf die Aufteilung des geerbten Eigentums unter den Erben. Bei diesem Ansatz wird das Eigentum in gleiche Teile aufgeteilt und jeder Erbe erhält seinen Anteil am Eigentum. Diese Methode ist in städtischen Gebieten, wo weniger Bindung zum Land besteht und die Erben unterschiedliche Ziele und Interessen haben können, häufiger anzutreffen.

Die Realteilung kann also durchaus als eine der Ursachen für die Ausanderung nach Minnesota gesehen werden. Weil das landwirtschaftliche Eigentum eines Verstorbenen unter seinen Erben aufgeteilt wurde, hatte das zur Folge, dass viele landwirtschaftliche Betriebe im Laufe der Zeit immer kleiner wurden und es den Landwirten immer schwieriger fiel, genügend Ertrag aus ihrer Landwirtschaft zu erzielen, um ihre Familien zu ernähren.

Durch die Auswanderung nach Amerika, insbesondere nach Minnesota, sahen viele Landwirte eine Chance, ihr eigenes Land zu erwerben und erfolgreiche landwirtschaftliche Betriebe zu gründen. 

In Amerika gab es viel Land, das relativ billig zu erwerben war, und viele deutsche Einwanderer konnten in Minnesota erfolgreiche landwirtschaftliche Betriebe aufbauen.

Why did people emigrate at the end of the 19th century ?

There were probably several reasons

• Economic crisis in the German Reich: increase in unemployment and bad working conditions.

• Foreign policy: Fear of having to (again) go to war (against France) for "king and fatherland"

• adventurousness and advertising campaigns by emigration agents

• the consequences of real division: all children inherited equally. The areas inherited became smaller and smaller >>> Poverty, hunger

What ist "Realteilung vs Stockerbentum ?

"Stockerbentum" refers to a form of inheritance where the property remains intact within a family lineage and is passed down from generation to generation without being divided. The heirs of the property have equal rights to use and manage it, but they cannot sell or divide the property. This approach is often used in farming families, where it is important to maintain the integrity of the land and keep it within the family.

"Realteilung," on the other hand, refers to the division of the inherited property among the heirs. In this approach, the property is divided into equal parts, and each heir receives their share of the property. This approach is more common in urban areas where there is less attachment to the land and the heirs may have different goals and interests.

"The "real division" Realteilung can certainly be seen as one of the causes for emigration to Minnesota. 

As the agricultural property of a deceased person was divided among their heirs, many farms gradually became smaller over time and it became increasingly difficult for farmers to generate enough income from their agriculture to support their families. 

Through emigrating to America, particularly to Minnesota, many farmers saw an opportunity to acquire their own land and establish successful agricultural businesses. There was plenty of relatively inexpensive land available in America, and many German immigrants were able to build successful farms in Minnesota. 

In summary, the Realteilung played an important role in the wave of emigration to New Ulm, Minnesota, as many of the German immigrants who settled in this region were farmers and the Realteilung had a significant impact on their economic situation."

The history of emigration from the Rhineland to New Ulm, Minnesota, dates back to the mid-19th century. 

During this time, many people in Germany were forced to leave their homeland due to political unrest and economic difficulties, which made life increasingly challenging in Germany.

In 1848, a revolution broke out in Germany that was seen by many as an opportunity to bring about political and social change. Many Germans believed that the revolution would offer the chance to carry out democratic reforms and create better working conditions. However, these hopes were quickly dashed when the revolution failed and many revolutionaries had to go into exile.

As a result, many Germans turned to America, particularly the state of Minnesota, where a large German community had already formed. Many of them settled in the city of New Ulm, which was founded by German immigrants and developed into an important center of German culture in Minnesota.

The first German immigrants arrived in New Ulm in 1856 and quickly established a community made up of families and groups from various regions of the Rhineland. The immigrants brought their traditions, language, and customs with them and founded churches, schools, and social institutions to preserve and nurture their identity.

In 1862, the so-called Sioux Uprising broke out, which led to violent clashes between the Sioux Indians and the US Army. 

During the uprising, New Ulm was attacked by the Sioux, resulting in significant damage to the city and prompting many immigrants to leave.

Despite these setbacks, the German community in New Ulm continued to grow and contributed to the development of the city. The immigrants worked in agriculture, commerce, and various trades and established businesses and industries that boosted the city's economy.

Today, New Ulm is a thriving city with a rich German culture and history. The city has many historic buildings and landmarks that recall the immigrants from the Rhineland who helped shape it.