In 3 sentences, differentiate between cultural assimilation and cultural accommodation. Focus on how Tejanos reacted to the newly dominant Anglo-American culture after Texas became a U.S. state.(4 points)
Cultural assimilation refers to when a minority group adopts the values and customs of the dominant culture, while cultural accommodation involves maintaining some aspects of their own culture while also adopting aspects of the dominant culture. Tejanos in Texas after it became a U.S. state faced pressure to assimilate to Anglo-American culture, leading many to adopt English language, Protestantism, and American customs, while others chose to accommodate by blending their Hispanic traditions with aspects of the new culture. Overall, the Tejano community experienced a mixture of assimilation and accommodation in response to the dominant Anglo-American culture in Texas.
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Tejanos in Texas after it became a U.S. state reacted to the dominant Anglo-American culture by either assimilating, adopting English language and customs, or accommodating, blending Hispanic traditions with new cultural influences. This resulted in a mix of adaptation strategies within the Tejano community in response to the changing cultural landscape.
