Question

In the 1800s, both “old” and “new” immigrants to the United States faced hostility because of
limited housing availability
worries about overpopulation.
high US unemployment levels.
differences in culture and language.

Answer 1

differences in culture and language.

Both earlier (“old”) and later (“new”) immigrants encountered nativism and xenophobia—hostility rooted in different languages, religions, customs, and cultural practices.