Americanization

In the early 1900s, the United States found itself flooded with immigrants. With all these people came new food, clothing, and traditions. The U.S. government was not oblivious to these changes and they decided they needed to act. The U.S. government worked hard to preserve what was seen as "American" culture and encouraged the acculturation of immigrants. Thus, the process of "Americanization" was born. 

This collection features official documents as well as a first-hand experience of a government-established citizenship course. It explores the question: What did the U.S. government consider necessary to include in the process of Americanizing immigrants during the 1920s and 1930s?

Curated by: Abby Croughwell.