Germany

Germany did not officially become a unified nation until the late 19th century. Before that time, "Germany" was a collection of principalities, city-states, and other areas unified by a common language and the Holy Roman Empire.

Hesse

Hesse is located in western-central Germany and produced many immigrants to the New World. Most Americans will know about the Hessian mercinaries employed by the British during the revolt that created the United States of America. Most Hessian immigrants, however, were simple folk who wanted nothing to do with war.

Palatinate

The Palatinate is a territory along the Rhine River that saw a great many immigrants to the New World. Many immigrants from this region were brought to New York by the English Queen Anne to help harvest pine pitch and other resources to support the Royal Navy during Queen Anne's War.