Question

Which of these statements best describes the views of nativists in the late 1800s?

Answer 1

Nativists were people who

1) Disliked immigrants- Nativists are individuals who dislike immigration for several different reasons. For one, these individuals feel threatened by immigrants. During the late 19th century in the US, immigrants from countries (like Ireland) would come to America and would often get factory jobs. These immigrants were often willing to work for less than native born citizens, causing issues between the two groups.

2) Used their animosity towards immigrants to create a political party- The Know Nothing Party of the 1800's was one that was constantly involved in actions that harmed immigrants or prevented them from expressing their voices in American society.

Answer 2

Answer

They believed that more people should immigrate to the United States and assimilate into American culture.

Explanation

Nativism was the political policy of promoting the interests of native inhabitants against those of immigrants It was a policy  of favoring native inhabitants as opposed to immigrants Nativists were Americans and others who opposed immigration. They founded the Know-Nothing Party that wanted to make it difficult for immigrants to become citizens or hold office. Their main goal was to stop the flow of new immigrants to the host country.This was due to a feeling of xenophobia which is the fear of foreigners. They believed that they were the true Americans despite their being descended from immigrants themselves.