Americanization programs were used in the U.S. to assimilate immigrants and Native Americans into American culture and into the workforce. What occurred in some or all of these programs? Choose the 3 answers that apply. (U6.3 and Units 4-6 EOC Study Notes) TEKS - 25(B) (1 point) Responses Immigrants received special bonuses for fitting in better. Immigrants received special bonuses for fitting in better. Students were punished for not speaking English in schools. Students were punished for not speaking English in schools. Children were removed from the parents and forced into boarding schools. Children were removed from the parents and forced into boarding schools. Some companies like Ford Motor offered English language classes to workers. Some companies like Ford Motor offered English language classes to workers. The government provided free housing while families assimilated. The government provided free housing while families assimilated. People were given some time off work to study U.S. history.

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The correct answers regarding what occurred in Americanization programs aimed at assimilating immigrants and Native Americans are:

  1. Students were punished for not speaking English in schools.
  2. Children were removed from the parents and forced into boarding schools.
  3. Some companies like Ford Motor offered English language classes to workers.

These actions reflect the broader goal of these programs to enforce cultural assimilation and promote the English language among immigrant populations and Native Americans.