The Emergence of Modern America: Progressive Reforms — Test

Question 13 • U.S. History I

How did the number of new immigrants around the turn of the twentieth century affect the number of acculturation programs in the United States?

Answer

A small number of immigrants arrived, so the number of acculturation programs at settlement houses remained the same.

A small number of immigrants arrived, so many settlement houses stopped offering acculturation programs.

A large number of immigrants arrived, and they sought acculturation programs at settlement houses.

A large number of immigrants arrived, but most settlement houses closed and stopped offering acculturation programs.

Explanation

Around the turn of the twentieth century, immigration to the United States increased substantially. Many newcomers wanted help adjusting to life in the country, so they sought acculturation programs offered by settlement houses. Thus, the large number of immigrants increased demand for these programs.

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