During the 1920s, many Americans felt that their beliefs and values were being put to the test. Two trials reflected the cultural conflict in the United States: The trial of Sacco and Vanzetti and the Scopes Trial.

Question

Let us start by defining nativism. In 1 sentence how would you define or describe nativism?

(1 point)
(answer this in simple words)

Answer 1

Nativism is the belief that native-born people are superior to immigrants and that their interests should be prioritized over those of newcomers.