Nativists were primarily hostile to immigrants because they believed that immigrants were loyal to their home countries. This sentiment stemmed from fears that immigrants would not fully assimilate or adopt American values and traditions, which could threaten the cultural and social fabric of the nation.
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.
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