Identify and Describe the Traits of U

question 18

Essay

Identify and describe the traits of U.S.urbanization during the antebellum period.

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Definitions:

Transatlantic Purchases

Transactions involving the buying and selling of goods or services across the Atlantic Ocean, between Europe and the Americas.

Americanization Committee

A group or effort aiming to assimilate immigrants into American culture, promoting the adoption of American customs, language, and values among foreign-born residents.

Southeastern European Immigrants

Individuals from countries in Southeastern Europe who migrated, especially in large numbers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, to countries including the United States, seeking better opportunities.

Tax Act

Legislation enacted to impose taxes or alter the tax structure. Various Tax Acts have been passed in different jurisdictions affecting income, property, sales, and other taxes.