Slovene musical groups formed In many areas of the United States and remain exceedingly popular. Through bands. dramatic clubs. and national homes. they have served to keep alive their native countries tradition. The great majority of Slovene Immigrants came to the United States as poor peasants who worked hard to learn English. find work. and to make a life for themselves In this country. At the turn of the century. they made valuable contributions to our countrys work force In the copper and Iron mines of Michigans Upper Peninsula. In the Iron Range of Minnesota. and In the coal mines In western Pennsylvania.
Identified stereotypes
Generalization about Slovenes as poor peasants who worked hard.