In the 1800's and the early 1900's, some people named America "the melting pot". Thousands and thousands of immigrants from around the world were coming into the United States in hope of a better life. Most people imagined that all these different cultures were being poured into a giant pot called America, heated to a low boil and molded into one kind of person. If one steps back and thinks about this theory, it is not entirely true. In fact, it is not really true at all. If one takes a closer look at America today, one sees millions of people labeled Americans but not by how they act, what religions they practice and what kind of food they eat but where they are born. Many recent US immigrants try to keep their individual ethnic identity because it is a helpful tool in learning about their ancestors. At the same time they also understand that learning some aspects of American culture is very vital. .
Nowadays, even within gateway cities that give the outward appearance of being multicultural. When describing the ethnic diversity of a bellwether mega city such as Los Angeles, many residents speak of the great mosaic of many people. Anna Quindlen, in her essay "Making the Mosaic", states that all Americans are part of the mosaic, which is far from being complete. According to Quindlen the real American is "a pilgrim with a small "p"". Being an American does not mean being white and having ancestors from the original thirteen colonies, but rather being multi-ethnic. Many Americans have mixed nationality or were born in America as a second generation of some ethnic group. In other words, most of us Americans are immigrants from one country or another. Some of us fell into the definition of "melting pot", but most of us are trying to keep our own ethnic identity. When my family immigrated to America from Russia, we were so scared that we would not fit in that we decided to learn American language and traditions.
1*During the time period of 1856+ 1900, industrial workers had both positive benefits+negative things occur 2 them. Due to the formation of Labor Unions, workers were able2 use this as a pillow while sleeping on the uncomfy bed of working in dis time period. To add 2 the misfortunes of the workers, ...
The United States was built by immigrants and the idea that it is a place of freedom for all people. The idea that our doors are open to all is highly emphasized in the idea of The United States. This sounds like a great idea, however, the U.S. needs to regulate people entering its borders in order to maintain stability. For this issue America has an immigration policy that controls who can enter. This policy is not perfect though. ...
1. Why have people moved to London since 1945? People of different ethnic origin moved to London after World War II for many reasons to do with politics, economy, social, cultural and religious factors. In 1945 these people came to London during the war as exiles or as refugees. Thousands of men and women had been recruited into the British armed forces during the war - some of them had served for Britain and were curious to see the country they had fought for. ...
"Look at where we come from and where we end up- My Immigration story Immigration is what this country is based on. Everyone has come to the U.S. looking for a better life. Every one comes for their own purpose and with them they bring and add a little of their culture and that make what is know as an American culture. Me I am Mexican. I was born in Mexico and immigrated to the U.S. when I was about one and a half years old. ...
Two hundred years ago, Thomas Malthus, in An Essay on the Principle of Population, reached the conclusion that the number of people in the world will increase exponentially, while the ability to feed these people will only increase arithmetically (21). There is evidence shows that this theory may no...
