<span>This quote suggestions that "Americanization", rather than a form of assimilation into a homogeneous culture as some would have it appear to be, is in fact an act which has been in a state of national evolution since even the early days. Indeed, the influence of the Catholic immigrants upon the incumbent Anglo-Saxon protestant culture indicates one of the very earliest instances of this evolutionary shift.</span>
<span>become knowledgeable about potential resources in the community</span>
Thomas Jefferson is your answer. Hope this helps!
-Belle
