G6 Ch5 MCQ

Who wrote a play called The Melting Pot in 1909?

• Israel Zangwill

• Pilgrims

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Joe

What is the motto e pluribus unum on American coins Latin for?

• In God we trust

• Out of many, one

• Freedom for all

• United we stand

What was the purpose of Americanization programs for immigrants?

• To discourage them from becoming American

• To segregate them from American society

• To maintain their native culture

• To speed up their journey to becoming American

Which generation succeeded in crossing the bridge to the American side more successfully?

• Fourth generation

• Second generation

• First generation

• Third generation

What did the American public school help the second generation of immigrants with?

• Becoming isolated

• Learning English and American ways

• Avoiding American culture

• Maintaining their native language

What did the immigrant parents often want to hold on to in terms of family life?

• Modern lifestyle

• American values

• Individualism

• Traditional views

What did the third generation of immigrants feel fully and comfortably?

• American

• European

• Asian

• African

What is the current phrase that has replaced the term 'melting pot'?

• Mosaic

• Blend

• Fusion

• Mix

What is required for immigrants to become American citizens today?

• Having a high income

• Being born in the United States

• Speaking multiple languages

• Passing a civics and American history test

What does the history of America resemble according to the text?

• A stew

• A salad bowl

• A melting pot

• A mosaic