Which of the following phrases best defines the word “multiculturalism”?
the relation to, reflection of, or adaptation of cultural diversity
the “melting pot” model that focuses on “americanization”
the absorption of differing ethnic groups into a dominant culture
the “salad bowl” model of cultural absorption into marginalized groups

the relation to, reflection of, or adaptation of cultural diversity.

The first option is the one that better defines multiculturalism. The main characteristic of multiculturalism is the importance it gives to cultural diversity. On the other hand, the second option discusses "Americanization," the third option talks about absorption into a dominant culture and the fourth one talks about the creation of marginalized groups. All of these are characteristics that multiculturalism tries to avoid.

hancock was president of congress when the declaration of independence was adopted and signed. he is primarily remembered by americans for his large, flamboyant signature on the declaration, so much so that "john hancock" became, in the united states, an informal synonym for signature.

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there is no paragraph seven here.