Americanization Is in Effect the Opposite of Assimilation

question 10

True/False

Americanization is in effect the opposite of assimilation.

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Definitions:

Asante

The Asante (or Ashanti) are an ethnic group native to the Ashanti Region of modern-day Ghana, known for their rich cultural heritage, historical kingdom, and influential role in the region's history, especially during the Atlantic slave trade.

Slave Trade

The forced movement and sale of enslaved Africans within the international trading system, characterized by immense human suffering, cultural disruption, and economic exploitation.

Mercantilist Theory

An economic theory that emphasizes government regulation of international trade to generate wealth and strengthen national power, advocating for a positive balance of trade.

Mother Country

A term referring to the country of origin for settlers or colonizers of a territory, or more broadly, to a country considered as the origin in a colonial or ancestral relationship.