Va.. recorded that of his group the most courageous and the hardest working were the Poles. The Dutch. who colonized Manhattan in 1659. brought a young Polish schoolmaster to teach their children. Intelligent. resourceful. diligent. the Polish immigrants in the early days of our country played a definite part in promoting the civilization which we enjoy today. The Polish stock honored their nationality and served their adopted country with distinction during the Revolutionary War. when the independence of the Thirteen Original Colonies was at stake. The same patriotic fighting blood that raced through the veins of the revolutionary heroes flowed with equal vigor in the veins of their relatives in the wars to follow in which the United States found itself engaged.
Identified stereotypes
Generalizing that Polish immigrants are intelligent, resourceful, and diligent.