Question

which of these statements best describes the views of nativists in the late 1800sThey believed that immigrants were inferior to individuals born in the United States.They believed that more people should immigrate to the United States and assimilate into American culture.O They believed that no one should be allowed to immigrate to the United States.They believed that immigrants had a responsibility to bring their own cultures to the United States

Answer 1

The correct answer is They believed that immigrants were inferior to individuals born in the United States.

Nativism is a term that refers to a belief system in which individuals born in a specific country feel that they are better than individuals who were born elsewhere and moved to this country. This idea is usually rooted in fear during American history, as many nativists fear that immigrants will take jobs from native born American citizens. Nativism is a constant theme in American history, especially during the middle of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.

Answer 2

the correct answer is A.