What was the idea behind the "American Melting Pot" perspective?
a. Immigrants need not abandon their entire heritage, but instead melt into the dominant culture and form a new identity
b. When coming to America the new immigrants' identity will melt away and they will adopt the American culture
c. When immigrants mix with Americans they will want to melt into the superior American culture
d. As immigrants intermarry with each other, they will change the racial make-up of the United States
A Correct Answer: Immigrants need not abandon their entire heritage, but instead melt into the dominant culture and form a new identity
Feedback for Correct Answer: The melting pot perspective is that immigrants to America need not relinquish their entire racial or ethnic heritage.
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