Question

How did the second wave immigrants resist assimilation? Jews.

A) By actively embracing American culture.
B) By preserving their Jewish culture and traditions.
C) By isolating themselves from American society.
D) By seeking complete cultural assimilation.

Answer 1

B) By preserving their Jewish culture and traditions. Second wave immigrants, including Jews, resisted assimilation by preserving their Jewish culture and traditions.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, second wave immigrants, including Jews, resisted assimilation by preserving their Jewish culture and traditions (option B). These immigrants settled in ethnic clusters and lived among those who shared their language, customs, and traditions. They celebrated their new homes while still incorporating American culture into their own traditions. By maintaining their Jewish identity and cultural practices, they resisted complete assimilation into American society.