Assignment:
Contextualize the history of Jewish immigration to the United States from Eastern Europe
Analyze the ways in which immigrants of the nineteenth century had to balance the process of Americanization with maintaining their own culture and traditions
Create a 250 words consider the following:
Given the example of Jewish immigrants, was it necessary for European immigrant groups to make a complete break with the past in order to get ahead in American society? Why or why not?
Support your answer with examples from the readings.