Alan M. Kraut describes what happens next at Ellis Is. As noted before, most of them had come to America for short term economic reasons. Learning English, becoming U.S. citizens and the like was not on the agenda for most of them. Crucial issue that separated those who embraced American citizenship from those who kept aloof was how long plan to stay. To remain in America and see their children become American citizens.
Catholics object to Protestant bibles used in public schools.
Biggest conflict comes with their children 1. Immigrants saw happening to their children 2. C. Assimilation begins by assuming an ethnic identity a. Jews from different parts of Europe shun each other 1. D. Major institutions of assimilation a.