The New American Citizen

<p><i>The New American Citizen: A Reader for Foreigners</i> published in 1909 is a vital historical document reflecting the early 20th-century approach to Americanizing immigrants. Written by Frances Sankstone Mintz this reader provides insights into the social and political expectations placed upon new arrivals to the United States. The book offers a structured introduction to American customs laws and civic responsibilities intending to facilitate the integration of foreigners into American society.</p> <p>As a primary source The New American Citizen provides valuable context for understanding the history of immigration and citizenship in the U.S. It serves as a study for those interested in the history of Americanization efforts and the evolving definition of what it means to be an American citizen.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>