What effect did world war i have on german americans? german americans were removed to internment camps to address fears of spying and sabotage. german-american schools, churches, and magazines largely abandoned the use of the german language. german-american communities were reduced in size as many german americans moved back to germany. businesses owned by german americans suffered from widespread boycotts organized and promoted by nativist groups.

The correct answer is B) German-American schools, churches, and magazines largely abandoned the use of the German language.

One effect that World War I had on German Americans was that German-American schools, churches, and magazines largely abandoned the use of the German language.

Without a doubt, the German community in the United States suffered from anti-German sentiments during and after World War 1. US citizens started to demand the ban of the German language in the country. This meant no more German-speaking in schools or churches. Many German sites such as theaters were closed. And people also demanded to stop any kind of publication in German, magazine or newspaper.

C. East Germany lost large numbers of skilled workers.