why were nativists hostile to immigrants?

a. they resented that labor unions were helping immigrants
b. they were concerned that immigrants were to americanized
c. they believed that immigrants were loyal to their home countries
d. they feared factories would close if immigrant populations declined

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Nativists were primarily hostile to immigrants because c. they believed that immigrants were loyal to their home countries. Nativists often viewed immigrants as a threat to American culture and values, fearing that their loyalty to their homeland would undermine national unity and patriotism. This sentiment was fueled by concerns over economic competition, cultural differences, and social integration.

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