Question

1. at the beginning of the 20th century, the idea of american society being a \melting pot\ refers to the idea that: a) the gaps between wealthy people and and poor people will gradually disappear in america. b) immigrants will return to their homeland. c) immigrants will discard much of the culture of their \old country\ and become more \americanized\. d) a country with so much ethnic variety will always have much social tension. 10. the chinese exclusion act of 1882: a) stopped all chinese immigration to the us b) forced all chinese residents of the us to return to china c) said that chinese residents of the us would not have to pay taxes d) said that chinese immigrants would be the immigrants allowed into the us

Explanation:

The "melting - pot" concept in early 20th - century American society meant immigrants would adopt American culture, discarding much of their original culture. The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 halted Chinese immigration to the US.

Answer:

1. c) Immigrants will discard much of the culture of their "old country" and become more "Americanized".
2. a) Stopped all Chinese immigration to the US