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Match the following items.

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sweet-ann [11.9K]3 years ago

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the use of both gold and silver to support the currency

Scorpion4ik [409]3 years ago

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1. ghettos : ethnic neighborhoods

A ghetto is an area of a city that is like a slum. It is usually occupied by members of minority groups.

2. melting pot : mix of different cultures and customs

The United States was known as a melting pot because people from all types of countries and cultures settled here.

3. birds of passage : immigrants who planned to return to their homeland

The phrase "birds of passage" refers to someone who stays somewhere for just a short time. This is just like migratory birds, which is where the phrase comes from.

4. patronage : granting of government jobs to political supporters

Patronage is defined as the support, encouragement, privilege, or financial aid that an organization or individual gives to another.

5. bimetallic : the use of both gold and silver to support the currency

Tecnically, it is defined as the use of two metals.

6. urbanization : the growth of cities

Urbanization is in reference to movement from rural to urban areas. This would cause cities to grow.

7. suburb : residential area located near a large city

Many people enjoy living in suburbs, because they have the necessities of the city nearby but can live more relaxed than they could in the city.

8. tenements: apartment buildings housing multiple families

In the United States, tenements are usually run down apartment buildings or a slum building.

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