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The Melting Pot: Identity and Immigration
This chapter examines the historical significance of the term 'melting pot', originated from a 1908 play by a Jewish novelist, advocating for immigrant assimilation into American culture. It highlights the complex relationship between Jewish identity and American society amidst the contentious immigration debates of the early 1900s.
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