The 'Melting Pot' theory suggested that:
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Correct answer: Different cultures would blend together to form a unique American identity
This popular concept envisioned the U.S. as a place where various nationalities would fuse into a new 'race' of people. Critics later proposed the 'Salad Bowl' theory, which favored cultural pluralism over assimilation.
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