Question
What motivated some people to support this nativist slogan? (1 point)
America platforms of principles 1857
America must rule America!
Responses An affirmation of states’ rights by Jefferson Davis and the belief that tariffs are un-American 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 Large-scale immigration to cities and the belief that immigrants stole jobs from native-born citizens The desire for an independent country free from foreign rule and unfair mercantile economic policies The desire for an independent country free from foreign rule and unfair mercantile economic policies A rejection of anti-American influence following the Battle of San Jacinto and the addition of new territories
America platforms of principles 1857
America must rule America!
Responses An affirmation of states’ rights by Jefferson Davis and the belief that tariffs are un-American 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 Large-scale immigration to cities and the belief that immigrants stole jobs from native-born citizens The desire for an independent country free from foreign rule and unfair mercantile economic policies The desire for an independent country free from foreign rule and unfair mercantile economic policies A rejection of anti-American influence following the Battle of San Jacinto and the addition of new territories
Answers
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The most relevant motivation supporting the nativist slogan "America must rule America!" was **large-scale immigration to cities and the belief that immigrants stole jobs from native-born citizens**. This sentiment reflected concerns among some segments of the population about the economic impact of immigration and the perceived threat it posed to American citizens' job opportunities and cultural identity.