Those who found them were often overworked and exploited. Farmers put in long hours tilling the land. and the return was small. In essence. the first Polish emigrees were a solitary peoplethey spoke a different language. dressed a little differently. ate different foods. and did not always understand the ways of those who lived around them. But throughout those difficult timos. Polish immigrants were united and sustained by a strength and confidence in themselves. family life. and their church. Over time. they became less afraid of being different and more secure as a united and vibrant community. Their Catholic faith was the common thread among them.
Identified stereotypes
Generalizations about Polish immigrants speaking a different language, dressing differently, eating different foods, and not understanding the ways of those around them.