Nativists were primarily hostile to immigrants because they believed that immigrants were loyal to their home countries. This concern stemmed from fears that immigrants would not fully assimilate into American society and would instead keep their allegiances to their nations of origin. This often manifested in nativist attitudes that viewed immigrants as a threat to American values, culture, and security.
Why were nativists hostile to immigrants?(1 point) Responses They resented that labor unions were helping immigrants. They resented that labor unions were helping immigrants. They were concerned that immigrants were too Americanized. They were concerned that immigrants were too Americanized. They believed that immigrants were loyal to their home countries They believed that immigrants were loyal to their home countries They feared factories would close if immigrant populations declined.
1 answer
1 answer