Question
Study the political slogan from the mid-1800s below and answer the question that follows:
American Platform of Principles, 1857
Americans must rule America!
What motivated some people to support this nativist slogan?
(1 point)
An affirmation of states' rights by Jefferson Davis and the belief that tariffs are un-American
Large-scale immigration to cities and the belief that immigrants stole jobs from native-born citizens O The desire for an independent country free from foreign rule and unfair mercantile economic policies OA rejection of anti-American influence following the Battle of San Jacinto and the addition of new territories
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is: **Large-scale immigration to cities and the belief that immigrants stole jobs from native-born citizens.**
During the mid-1800s, many native-born Americans felt threatened by the increasing number of immigrants, particularly from Ireland and Germany. This nativist sentiment often manifested in the belief that immigrants were taking jobs away from native-born citizens, leading to economic competition and cultural concerns. The slogan "Americans must rule America!" reflects the idea of prioritizing native-born citizens and limiting the influence of immigrants in American society.
During the mid-1800s, many native-born Americans felt threatened by the increasing number of immigrants, particularly from Ireland and Germany. This nativist sentiment often manifested in the belief that immigrants were taking jobs away from native-born citizens, leading to economic competition and cultural concerns. The slogan "Americans must rule America!" reflects the idea of prioritizing native-born citizens and limiting the influence of immigrants in American society.