Question

What role did nativism play in federal policy?

1. Concern for immigrants children led to increased public education funding
2. Concern about living conditions led to construction of public housing
3. Concern about conditions in factories led to more rights workers
4 concern over cultural differences led to move restrictions immigration laws

Answer 1

5. Nativism played a significant role in shaping federal policies related to immigration, resulting in the passage of laws such as the Chinese Exclusion Act and the Immigration Act of 1924, which restricted the number of immigrants allowed into the United States. These policies were influenced by a fear of the perceived threat posed by immigrants to American culture and society.