The statement “The United States is a melting pot” is most closely associated with which of the following?

Question

-Globalization

-Cultural diffusion

-migration

-cultural assimilation

-pull factors

Answer 1

Hi Eliza--

 

The melting pot refers to people from all over the world coming together and creating and/or becoming part of a new mixed culture in their new home. They adjust, or assimilate, to their new surroundings.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Matt in NY