What was the primary goal of the Americanization movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
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Correct answer: To assimilate immigrants into dominant American culture through public education
The movement focused on teaching immigrants English, American history, and civic duties. It was often driven by a mix of genuine concern for immigrant success and a desire for social conformity.
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