The "American Melting Pot" perspective, a way of describing how ethnic differences would blend into one, new, American identity
A) Was first coined by early 19th century playwright, Israel Zangwill.
B) Was a means of encouraging immigrants to maintain and celebrate their ethnic differences.
C) Continued to favor white, Anglo-Saxon Protestants over persons of color.
D) Was among the first perspectives acknowledging the positive influence of Blacks, Asians, Native Americans, and Latinos in America.

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The "American Melting Pot" perspective historically favored assimilation into a dominant culture, which often meant prioritizing white, Anglo-Saxon Protestant norms and values over those of other ethnic groups, including persons of color.

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