One of the most famous (*) of these people was a member of the szlachta called "the father of American cavalry" and died at the Battle of Savannah.
The first labor strike in the Americas was led by people of this ethnic group in 1619 because they were prohibited from voting in Virginia. The Great Emigration led to some of these people moving to the US. The first major wave of immigration of people of this ethnicity was called "Za khlebem", or "For Bread", due to the large numbers of poor farmers involved. One of the most famous (*) of these people was a member of the szlachta called "the father of American cavalry" and died at the Battle of Savannah. For 10 points, identify these people who have included Casimir Pułaski, Zbigniew Brzezinski, and Tadeusz Kosciusko.
The first labor strike in the Americas was led by people of this ethnic group in 1619 because they were prohibited from voting in Virginia.
Polish-Americans (accept any answer that suggests people of Polish descent; reluctantly take Polacks)