In the 1800’s and the early 1900’s, some people gave the America the name, the melting pot. People imagined this because thousands and thousands of immigrants coming from around the world were coming into the United States in hope of a better life. So most people imagined that all these different cultures were being poured into a giant pot called America, heated to a low boil and molded into one kind of person. If one …showed first 75 words of 403 total…

…showed last 75 words of 403 total…a bowl to create one dish. Everything in close quarters of each other, but still separate and individual. This is how America is structured. In conclusion, I believe that instead of using the melting pot as Americas metaphor for the people of this nation, we as a people should use the metaphor “ The Salad Bowl” . This word accurately describes life in the United States of America much more than the word melting pot. Word Count: 403