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3 pages in length. Olesker's Journeys to the Heart of Baltimore chooses this vibrant city as a representation of the expansive cultural, social, political and religious nature of America's fundamental landscape. His ability to contribute to the understanding of ethnic and racial diversity in the Baltimore area is such that reader's walk away realizing how multiculturalism can both strengthen and undermine a society at the same time. Through the author's impartial perspective, readers also gain a greater appreciation for those who have started anew in the United States to ultimately and firmly establish themselves as close to native Americans as they can be. No additional sources cited.
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contribute to the understanding of ethnic and racial diversity in the Baltimore area is such that readers walk away realizing how multiculturalism can both strengthen and undermine a society at
the same time. Through the authors impartial perspective, readers also gain a greater appreciation for those who have started anew in the United States to ultimately and firmly establish
themselves as close to native Americans as they can be. These were small, rugged, iron-willed people who would first deal with America on their own terms and then, in
generational installments, on Americas terms (Olesker 74). Since the time of the Jamestown settlement back in 1607, America has held a steadfast
tradition of cradling immigrants within its bosom as though they were its own citizens. These past four hundred years established such a precedent of open heart/open door mentality, the
melting pot has created wealth and stability for immigrants who would have otherwise struggled in their homelands. It has long been said that the United States of America is
a vast melting pot of various races, religions and heritage that make it one of the most culturally diverse populations in the entire world. This blending of such culture
has been credited with bringing societies closer together and allowing people to understand and accept other lifestyles beyond their own. Back at the turn of the twentieth century, when
it actually meant something positive to be of another race or culture living in the United States, Olesker shows how the country was in the frame of mind to accept
the influx of those who chose America over their own homeland. It was a rich and rewarding time when cultures could come together and share their background, incorporate their
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