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The Amish culture originated from the religious movement founded by Jacob Amman in Europe in the 17th century. Members initially migrated to the US in the early 18th century from Switzerland. They practice separation from modern society by restricting electricity and motorized vehicles to preserve their rural lifestyle. Children attend one-room Amish schools through 8th grade, and most members are born into the faith and decide to remain Amish. Marriages are only permitted within the faith after a publishin
- Author
- Giorcoata Alexandru
- Language
- EN