Question

When irish immigrants arrived in the united states in large numbers in the mid-nineteenth century, they faced discrimination and poverty. by 1960, john f. kennedy, an irish american, was elected president. this is an example of assimilation, the process by which?

Answer 1

Assimilation is the process by which a person or people acquire the social and psychological characteristics of a group.

The immigrants and natives in America formed a melting pot, meaning their cultures, beliefs and communities blended together overtime. This assimilation allowed for an Irishman, once discriminated against, to gain the respect and prestige to become President.