The term "Americanization" referred to
A) the movement to restrict immigration.
B) a labor initiative to encourage employers to hire native-born workers rather than immigrants.
C) a program adopted by the KKK promoting the image of America as an all-white nation.
D) the efforts of settlement house workers to assist new immigrants in adjusting to America.
E) the notion that immigrants should leave behind the ways of the old world and blend into American culture.

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The term "Americanization" referred to the belief that immigrants should abandon their cultural traditions and assimilate into American society. This belief was held by many in the early 20th century and was seen as a way to create a more homogeneous American culture. The process of Americanization often involved classes in English language and American history, as well as learning American social customs and values.

The Term "Americanization" Referred to