Question

Why were immigrants from Germany and Austria-Hungary treated poorly during the war? It was believed they were working against the war effort.

They received the highest-paying jobs in the war production industries.
They supported the Industrial Workers of the World.

Answer 1

Many Americans of German descent during both WW1 & WW2 changed their names to sound more American. US citizens of German descent in WW1 were often treated with hostility and not trusted.

Answer 2

The correct answer is A) It was believed they were working against the war effort.

Immigrants from Germany and Austria-Hungary were treated poorly during the war because it was believed they were working against the war effort.

During World War 1, there were many people from Germany and the Austria-Hungary Empire living in the United States. It was a tough time for them because they were in America but their families were in Europe fighting in the war or suffering the consequences of the war. These immigrants in America were not well accepted in those years and were victims of discrimination, rejection, and mistrust because American citizens thought that they could be supporting their native countries and not helping the United States.