USA HISTORY

WESTWARD EXPANSION INDUSTRIALIZATION URBANIZATION 1870 1900

RISE OF NATIVISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which institutions helped immigrant children learn to be more like native-born Americans?
A
neighborhood churches
B
foreign language newspapers
C
public schools
D
political machines
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Known as the “father of American education, ” Horace Mann (1796–1859), a major force behind establishing unified school systems, worked to establish a varied curriculum that excluded sectarian instruction.

Detailed explanation-2: -Support migrant children and families in your community Show them they are welcome here. Schools, churches, and community centers are good places to start. Keep an eye out for new students in your child’s school or new players on the soccer team. Offer assistance and support.

Detailed explanation-3: -The United States long has been a destination of choice for higher-educated immigrants and those looking to receive a college education, thanks to its robust and dynamic economy, world-acclaimed universities and research facilities, and opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship.

Detailed explanation-4: -Immigrants were generally more willing to accept lower wages and inferior working conditions than native born workers (Zolberg 2006: 69). Great efficiencies in production led to higher profits that could be reinvested in new technology, which led to even more production and eventually higher wages for workers.

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