Question

americanization programs were used in the u.s. to assimilate immigrants and native americans into american culture and into the workforce.
what occurred in some or all of these programs? choose the 3 answers that apply. (u6.3 and units 4 - 6 eoc study guide notes) teks - 25(b)
(3 points)
immigrants received special bonuses for fitting in better.
children were removed from the parents and forced into boarding schools.
some companies like ford motor offered english language classes to workers.
people were given some time off work to study u.s. history.
students were punished for not speaking english in schools.
the government provided free housing while families assimilated.

Explanation:

• Children were removed from the parents and forced into boarding schools: This was a common practice in Americanization efforts, especially for Native American children, to break their cultural ties and impose American values.
• Some companies like Ford Motor offered English language classes to workers: Many companies, including Ford, provided English - language training as part of integrating immigrant workers into the workforce.
• Students were punished for not speaking English in schools: In the context of Americanization, schools often enforced English - only policies, and students who spoke their native languages were punished.

Answer:

• B. Children were removed from the parents and forced into boarding schools.
• C. Some companies like Ford Motor offered English language classes to workers.
• E. Students were punished for not speaking English in schools.