Nativists were primarily hostile to immigrants because they believed that immigrants were loyal to their home countries. This sentiment often stemmed from fears that immigrants would not fully assimilate into American society and would maintain allegiances to their countries of origin, which was particularly concerning during periods of national conflict or political tension.
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Why were nativists hostile to immigrants?
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They resented that labor unions were helping immigrants.
They resented that labor unions were helping immigrants.
They were concerned that immigrants were too Americanized.
They were concerned that immigrants were too Americanized.
They believed that immigrants were loyal to their home countries.
They believed that immigrants were loyal to their home countries.
They feared factories would close if immigrant populations declined.
They feared factories would close if immigrant populations declined.
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