Question

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, reformers helped immigrants assimilate into American culture by

Answer 1

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, the progressive reformers helped immigrants to assimilate into American Culture by teaching them to speak and learn English language.They used to provide them English classes and instructions related to assimilation into American life. We know Language is the specific vehicle for the transmission of culture. The reformers were of the firm belief that through English language the immigrants can get jobs, interact with indigenous people, learn American laws and values and ultimately assimilate into American Culture.

Answer 2

The reformers helped immigrants to adapt the western culture so that they can succeed in future.

They made them learn a new foreign language so they can easily understand people around.

Learning a new language helped them to gain confidence as well. It also helped them to know more about the US culture.