immigration+(poland)

early 1800's beggining of World War 2 5 million Polish immigrated to America. Fled here to escape conscription, seek better opportunities in America, fled from religious persecution. 1st apperances of Poles in America occurred in 1608. Significant immigration didn't occur till 1800's. The London Co,pany hired Poles to bring industrial skills to Jamestown. Poles created glass house shops, and pitch and potash burners. The items the Poles made were the 1st exports of Jamestown. Result of this success invited Poles into JAmestown. Poles were always willing and coperative workers. 1619, more Poles landed in Jamestown intent to manufacture pitch, tar, and resin shops. Poles also helped start timber indusrty. This was necessary for ship building. 1st legislative assembly denied Jamestown Poles the right to vote. Result Poles went on strike. Refusing to work till they get granted right to vote. July 21, 1619, Legislative assembly granted Poles right to vote. Poles 1st group fought successfully for civil rights. Polish immigration to America increased in 1776, year of American Revolution.