Why is the United States called a “melting pot”? A melting pot blends different things together.
People from different countries come to the United States and celebrate a variety of customs and traditions. Together, they create a unique American culture.
Immigrants are people who come to settle in a country from somewhere else in the world. Many immigrants came to the United States in the early 1800s and again from the 1880s to the 1920s. Many were escaping problems in their home countries. Immigrants are still coming to the United States today from all over the world.
Immigrants change their communities. They bring new foods, ideas, and traditions. They change the economy and patterns of how people work.
