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What is the definition of assimilation?
What is the definition of assimilation?
The social process of absorbing one cultural group into harmony with another.
What is the definition of acculturation?
What is the definition of acculturation?
Adopting certain aspects of a society's culture.
Which of these is a metaphor for a society where different cultures coexist without blending?
Which of these is a metaphor for a society where different cultures coexist without blending?
- Melting Pot
- Salad Bowl (correct)
What is the term used for individuals who remain lost within a new society?
What is the term used for individuals who remain lost within a new society?
What is the term used for immigrants who arrive in a new country?
What is the term used for immigrants who arrive in a new country?
What is the term used for children of immigrants born in the new country?
What is the term used for children of immigrants born in the new country?
What is the term used for grandchildren of immigrants, often fully assimilated?
What is the term used for grandchildren of immigrants, often fully assimilated?
What is the ideal of prosperity and success in America?
What is the ideal of prosperity and success in America?
What are organizations that control political party activities called?
What are organizations that control political party activities called?
What is the term for support from a powerful figure or organization?
What is the term for support from a powerful figure or organization?
What is the term for voting patterns aligned with one's ethnic group?
What is the term for voting patterns aligned with one's ethnic group?
What are bribes given for securing contracts or favors called?
What are bribes given for securing contracts or favors called?
Who was the leader of Tammany Hall, known for political corruption?
Who was the leader of Tammany Hall, known for political corruption?
What is the term for using political power for personal gain legally?
What is the term for using political power for personal gain legally?
What is the term for widespread purchase of goods by large populations?
What is the term for widespread purchase of goods by large populations?
What is the term for the development of industries for mass production?
What is the term for the development of industries for mass production?
What are professional jobs typically in office settings called?
What are professional jobs typically in office settings called?
What are manual labor jobs requiring physical work called?
What are manual labor jobs requiring physical work called?
What are low-end service jobs often held by women called?
What are low-end service jobs often held by women called?
What is Maslow's theory of human motivation and needs called?
What is Maslow's theory of human motivation and needs called?
What is the term for standardized clothing produced for mass markets?
What is the term for standardized clothing produced for mass markets?
What was the 1896 act that provided mail delivery to rural areas called?
What was the 1896 act that provided mail delivery to rural areas called?
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Assimilation
Assimilation
The process of absorbing one cultural group into another.
Acculturation
Acculturation
Adopting aspects of a new culture.
Melting Pot
Melting Pot
A society where different cultures blend.
Salad Bowl
Salad Bowl
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First Generation
First Generation
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Second Generation
Second Generation
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Third Generation
Third Generation
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American Dream
American Dream
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Political Machines
Political Machines
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Patronage
Patronage
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Ethnic Bloc Voting
Ethnic Bloc Voting
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Kickbacks
Kickbacks
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William Boss Tweed
William Boss Tweed
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Mass Consumption
Mass Consumption
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Industrialization
Industrialization
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White Collar Jobs
White Collar Jobs
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Blue Collar Jobs
Blue Collar Jobs
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Pink Collar Jobs
Pink Collar Jobs
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Study Notes
Assimilation and Acculturation
- Assimilation is the process where one cultural group blends into another.
- Acculturation is the adoption of some aspects of another culture.
- Melting Pot refers to a society where cultures mix and blend.
- Salad Bowl describes a society where cultures coexist without merging.
Immigrant Generations
- First generation immigrants are those who newly arrive in a country.
- Second generation are children born in the new country.
- Third generation are grandchildren, often fully acculturated.
American Dream and Political Machines
- The American Dream ideals prosperity and success.
- Political Machines control party activities and gain power through patronage.
- Patronage is support from a powerful figure or organization.
- Ethnic Bloc Voting refers to voting patterns based on ethnicity.
- Kickbacks are bribes sought for contracts or favors.
- William Boss Tweed was a leader of Tammany Hall known for corruption.
- Honest graft is the legal use of political power for gain.
Industrialization and Employment
- Mass Consumption involved extensive purchasing of goods by a large population.
- Industrialization led to mass production in factories.
- White-collar jobs are professional positions typically in offices.
- Blue-collar jobs are manual labor positions.
- Pink-collar jobs represent low-end service roles, often held by women.
Hierarchy and Daily Life
- Hierarchy of Needs is Maslow's theory of human needs.
- Ready-made clothes are mass-produced standardized clothing.
- The Rural Free Delivery Act, 1896, established rural mail delivery.
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Description
Explore the concepts of assimilation and acculturation in society, highlighting the dynamics of immigrant generations. This quiz also delves into the American Dream and the workings of political machines, including key terms like patronage and ethnic bloc voting. Test your knowledge on these significant cultural and political themes.
