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What community did the German emigrants recruited by Schäffer help form?

The present-day German French community
The present-day German American community
The present-day German Russian community
The present-day German Brazilian community

Answer

The present-day German Brazilian community was formed by German emigrants recruited by Schäffer. Schäffer was a German immigrant to Brazil who became a successful businessman and landowner. He was instrumental in bringing thousands of German immigrants to Brazil, and his efforts helped to create the largest German population outside of Germany.