Nativism, Assimilation, Chinese Exclusion Act, Melting Pot

Why did the Americanization movement become significant in the early 20th century, and how did it impact immigrants’ ability to maintain their cultural identities? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of assimilation, nativism, the Chinese Exclusion Act, the Americanization movement, and the idea of America becoming a “melting pot”. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge.

Included in this resource:

Do Now - Critical thinking question
“Becoming an American” reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions
“Becoming an American” primary source photo document station activity with scaffolding questions
Assimilation
Nativism
Sweatshops
Chinese Exclusion Act
Americanization
Melting Pot
Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did nativism influence U.S. immigration policies in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and what were the consequences for immigrants during that time?
Answer key for teachers (suggested)
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