Publication at Faculty of Arts |
2021
Abstract
Already during the 19th century, the Czech-American expatriate society split into two camps, the so-called free-thinkers and the faithful (Catholics and Protestants). There were sharp exchanges of views between the two groups, and they only showed unity during the First World War.
However, this paper will not examine their mutual jealousy, but will focus on the way in which they tried to preserve their Czech identity. The emphasis will be on the Catholic community, as its tools have been significantly more diverse, and the aim will be to document and evaluate why it has been more successful in this regard.