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The Movement to Americanize the Immigrant /

Hartmann, Edward George

The Movement to Americanize the Immigrant / Edward George Hartmann. - 1 online resource (336 p.) - Studies in History, Economics, and Public Law ; 545 .

Frontmatter -- Preface -- Contents -- I. Background of the Americanization Movement -- II. The North American Civic League for Immigrants and Affiliated Organizations -- III. The Movement Strengthened through State Action -- IV. Industry and Federal Agencies Join the Movement -- V. War in Europe Accelerates the Movement -- VI. Americanization Endeavors during the Year 1916 -- VII. Americanization and America's Entry into War -- VIII. The Movement Blended into the War Effort -- IX. The Post-War Americanization Drive -- X. The Movement Evaluated -- Appendices -- Bibliography -- Index

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Looks at a period in history from 1915-1916, which preceded the entrance of America into World War l.  The movement, characterized as the Americanization Crusade stressed the desirability of rapid assimilation of immigrants through special classes, lectures and mass meetings.


Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.


In English.

9780231938181 9780231895606

10.7312/hart93818 doi


POLITICAL SCIENCE / Civics & Citizenship.