My Herritage by https://padlet.com/oliviap2911/vchiqtzgjfdz Made with a stroke of good luck en-us 2017-03-21 02:52:59 UTC 2023-03-03 18:47:55 UTC hello@padlet.com First Family Member in America oliviap2911 https://padlet.com/oliviap2911/vchiqtzgjfdz/wish/161891790 My first family member in America was Jacob Weber/Weaver. His last name was originally Weber but when he came to America they changed it to Weaver. He came from Zurich, Switzerland to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. I'm his 8th great grand daughter. This picture is of my 3rd great grandpa Nathan Gander.]]> 2017-03-22 16:51:22 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviap2911/vchiqtzgjfdz/wish/161891790 Translation oliviap2911 https://padlet.com/oliviap2911/vchiqtzgjfdz/wish/161894057 Switzerland has 4 main languages, French, German, Italian, and Romansh, but my ancestors mainly spoke German   My name is Olivia Pena, I am 13 years old and my favorite subject in school is band. (English)
   Mein Name ist Olivia Pena, ich bin 13 Jahre alt und mein Lieblingsthema in der Schule ist Band. (German)

]]> 2017-03-22 16:56:41 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviap2911/vchiqtzgjfdz/wish/161894057 Switzerland Currency oliviap2911 https://padlet.com/oliviap2911/vchiqtzgjfdz/wish/161896257 The currency used in Switzerland is Swiss franc. Compared to The U.S. its $1.01]]> 2017-03-22 17:02:26 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviap2911/vchiqtzgjfdz/wish/161896257 National Monument oliviap2911 https://padlet.com/oliviap2911/vchiqtzgjfdz/wish/161898388 One of Switzerland's National Monuments is the Matterhorn. The Matterhorn is a mountain of the Alps, straddling the main border between Switzerland and Italy.]]> 2017-03-22 17:07:53 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviap2911/vchiqtzgjfdz/wish/161898388 My Heritage/Country oliviap2911 https://padlet.com/oliviap2911/vchiqtzgjfdz/wish/162206328 Switzerland]]> 2017-03-23 16:59:56 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviap2911/vchiqtzgjfdz/wish/162206328 Flag of Switzerland oliviap2911 https://padlet.com/oliviap2911/vchiqtzgjfdz/wish/162206927 2017-03-23 17:01:47 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviap2911/vchiqtzgjfdz/wish/162206927 Rite of Passage oliviap2911 https://padlet.com/oliviap2911/vchiqtzgjfdz/wish/162210479 For men, one of the most important aspects of life in Switzerland is military service. Swiss military duty may be considered a rite of passage because serving in the army is seen as a sign of true citizenship. Joining the military is mandatory for all able bodies when they become of age]]> 2017-03-23 17:11:48 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviap2911/vchiqtzgjfdz/wish/162210479 Holiday With a Twist oliviap2911 https://padlet.com/oliviap2911/vchiqtzgjfdz/wish/162211708 During Christmas Santa Claus plays a much smaller part. In the German and French-speaking parts of the country, his role is taken over by the "Christkind" or the Christ child, a beautiful, radiant, angel-like being with wings, dressed in white with a shining crown and a magic wand. ]]> 2017-03-23 17:15:21 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviap2911/vchiqtzgjfdz/wish/162211708 Current Leader oliviap2911 https://padlet.com/oliviap2911/vchiqtzgjfdz/wish/162221334 President Doris Leuthard]]> 2017-03-23 17:42:10 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviap2911/vchiqtzgjfdz/wish/162221334 How are the Leaders Elected oliviap2911 https://padlet.com/oliviap2911/vchiqtzgjfdz/wish/162485625 The President is elected by the Federal Assembly from the Federal Council for a term of one year.]]> 2017-03-24 17:31:38 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviap2911/vchiqtzgjfdz/wish/162485625 Recipe oliviap2911 https://padlet.com/oliviap2911/vchiqtzgjfdz/wish/162697743 Ovomaltine or Ovoltine in the US is a powder like substance that becomes somewhat of a chocolate milk tasting drink when you add water or milk. It comes in classic, chocolate, and rich chocolate.]]> 2017-03-27 05:11:40 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviap2911/vchiqtzgjfdz/wish/162697743 Something I learned oliviap2911 https://padlet.com/oliviap2911/vchiqtzgjfdz/wish/162890316 I learned that Switzerland is a neutral country which means they try to stay out of wars between other countries. It was established a neutral country in 1815.

]]> 2017-03-27 16:57:48 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviap2911/vchiqtzgjfdz/wish/162890316 Push and Factors oliviap2911 https://padlet.com/oliviap2911/vchiqtzgjfdz/wish/163007482 People in Switzerland wanted to go to America because Europe had a more rigid class structure. There was a better chance of upward mobility. This meant that if you weren't some sort of king or lord you couldn't make more money and were stuck where you were.]]> 2017-03-28 04:44:59 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviap2911/vchiqtzgjfdz/wish/163007482 What has America adopted from my country oliviap2911 https://padlet.com/oliviap2911/vchiqtzgjfdz/wish/163008565 America hasn't really adopted anything from Switzerland, but there are things such as Swiss army knifes, watches, back packs, etc... and the Matterhorn attraction at Disney Land which all originated in Switzerland]]> 2017-03-28 05:02:11 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviap2911/vchiqtzgjfdz/wish/163008565