What the Mennonites Brought to the Midwest
- Religious Practices: Adult baptism, pacifism, communal living (16th-century European origins).
- Agriculture: Contour plowing, crop rotation – improved soil and yields.
- Education: Founded schools and colleges serving Mennonite and non-Mennonite students.
- Food: Sauerkraut, borscht, pierogis – now regional staples.
- Craftsmanship: Furniture, quilts, functional art.
- Community Service: Volunteerism within and beyond their communities.
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