In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, immigrants in the US faced discrimination based on religion, language, and culture despite efforts to assimilate into society.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, immigrants in the United States, such as the Irish, Jews, Italians, and Slavs, faced discrimination based on their religion, language, and culture despite efforts to assimilate into American society. This discrimination was fueled by nativist sentiments and a shift towards prejudices against newer immigrant groups from Southern and Eastern Europe who were seen as inferior by white Protestant Americans.
The concept of the American 'Melting Pot' emerged during this time, emphasizing the assimilation of immigrants into mainstream society through adopting English and Protestantism. Despite the belief in the American Dream of upward mobility through hard work, many immigrants, particularly those from marginalized backgrounds, faced significant barriers to achieving success.
Prejudices against immigrants were not limited to economic factors but also extended to religious differences and cultural practices, leading to segregation, limited job opportunities, and social stigmatization.
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