Why is the united states often referred to as a "melting pot"?

various cultures from many countries have "melted" together to create what america is and how american culture is defined today.
most american citizens' native customs and traditions will "melt" away once they move to the united states and start experiencing american culture.
most states in the u. s. have higher average temperatures than other countries. the high heat index has earned america the nickname, the "melting pot."
sometimes, people may feel anger toward immigrants from other countries, but society encourages people to accept others and "melt" those feelings of hostility.

The pie charts illustrate information about pre-revolutionary french society. which of the following can you infer from studying these charts? the average person in the third estate owned more land that the average person in the first estate. the first estate was disgruntled due to the gap in land ownership between the first estate and the third estate. land ownership was extremely unequal between the three estates of pre-revolutionary french society. land was divided equally between the three estates of pre-revolutionary french society.

Which of these is a role of congress? a) to veto legislation b) to pass the federal budget c) to nominate cabinet members d) to interpret the constitution 2) which of these is a power of the legislative branch? a) declare war b) enforces laws c) interprets laws d) negotiates treaties 3) a two/thirds vote of each house of congress is required to a) impeach the u.s. president. b) approve presidential appointments. c) pass an appropriation or tax bill. d) pass a bill over the president's veto. 4) the chief purpose of congressional committees is to a) draft legislation for consideration by the full congress. b) act as a group to which the president can direct his lobbying effort. c) provide a place for lobbyists and special interest groups to get support. d) hold hearings so that bills can be evaluated and studied prior to voting. 5) after a bill has been passed by both houses of congress it a) becomes a law. b) is sent to the president. c) returns to the house of origin for verification. d) is sent to a subcommittee in the house or senate. 6) house of representatives passes a spending bill → senate debates the spending bill → senate passes the spending bill → ? what completes this sequence of events? a) the spending bill becomes a law b) the states must approve the bill c) the supreme court reviews the bill d) the president must act on the bill eliminate

Who was the first french explorer in america ? a. jacques cartier b. giovanni da verrazano c. samuel de champlain d. pere jacques marquette e. louis jolliet