Who were the nativists?

Question

Group of answer choices

People that wanted immigrants to come to the U.S.

People that wanted to keep Catholics in political positions.

People that were for Native American removal to the west.

People that apposed immigrants

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

People that opposed immigrants.

Nativists were individuals or groups who sought to promote the interests of native inhabitants over those of immigrants, often expressing hostility toward immigrants and favoring policies that limited immigration.