How were German Americans mistreated during ww1?

During World War I, German Americans faced significant mistreatment due to widespread anti-German sentiment. Many were subjected to suspicion, discrimination, and violence, with incidents of mob attacks and vandalism against German-owned businesses and institutions. Additionally, there were efforts to suppress the German language and culture, including the banning of German music and the renaming of German-named places. This atmosphere of fear and hostility led many German Americans to hide their heritage to avoid persecution.