As immigrant arrivals to the United States peaked in the mid-1900s, newcomers dispersed into cities and towns, often attempting to "blend in." This was in order to embrace their new lives, but it was also a way of trying to stay safe from prejudice and hatred. What term describes this process of "blending in"?

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The term "melting pot" describes the process of blending in or assimilating into a new culture, which was a common goal for many immigrants to the United States as they sought to embrace their new lives and avoid prejudice.

As Immigrant Arrivals to the United States Peaked in the Mid-1900s