Charles Steinmetz

In what year did Charles Steinmetz emigrate to America?

• 1889

• 1891

• 1890

• 1888

Why did Charles Steinmetz leave Germany?

• Because he feared being arrested for criticizing the government

• Because he wanted to study in America

• Because he received a job offer in America

• Because he wanted to reunite with his family

Who helped Charles pay for his trip to America?

• His brother

• Oscar's uncle

• An anonymous sponsor

• A family friend

What worried Charles upon arriving in New York?

• Not having enough clothes for the weather

• Not having friends in America

• Not speaking English and not having a job or money

• Not having a place to live

What did Charles do to return the favor to the country that gave him a new opportunity?

• He taught at a university without accepting payment

• He founded a technology company

• He donated money to charities

• He wrote a book about his experience