How was the reaction to the wave of immigrants coming to America in the 2000s similar to the reaction to immigration in the 1920s?

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Immigrants were welcomed for their labor and contributions to tax revenues and the economy.
There was pressure on immigrants to become American citizens to prove their loyalty.

In both eras, the American people feared the unknown of what it would be to have immigrants coming to America.

In the 2000s and the 1920s, the American people feared that Latin American countries would invade the United States.

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The most accurate similarity between the reaction to the wave of immigrants coming to America in the 2000s and the reaction to immigration in the 1920s is:

In both eras, the American people feared the unknown of what it would be to have immigrants coming to America.

During both periods, there were widespread anxieties surrounding immigration, including fears about cultural differences, economic competition, and national security, which led to significant social and political reactions against immigrants.