Question $57(0\mathrm{.}5$ points$)$

The essential idea of the "melting pot" was:

different ethnic groups would blend into a common American culture, but would remain structurally separated.

the cultures of different ethnic groups would eventually fuse into a single American culture.

all ethnic groups would eventually adopt the culture of the dominant Anglo groups.

each immigrant group would hold on to its basic culture, creating a more diverse American society.