Match the following items. 1. ghettos 2. melting pot 3. birds of passage 4. patronage 5. bimetallic 6. urbanization 7. suburb 8. tenements mix of different cultures and customs granting of government jobs to political supporters immigrants who planned to return to their homeland apartment buildings housing multiple families residential area located near a large city the use of both gold and silver to support the currency the growth of cities ethnic neighborhoods

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.