“The government ought to stop those aliens from coming in and taking jobs from Americans. “This statement expresses an idea most closely related to

Question

a
patriotism
b
nativism
c
assimilation
d
protectionism

Answer 1

The statement expresses an idea most closely related to b) nativism. Nativism is the policy or belief that protects the interests of native-born or established inhabitants against those of immigrants, often associated with the idea that immigrants take jobs and resources away from the native population.