Question

(HC)Which statement could have been made by a nativist during the late 19th century and early 20th century? "Immigrants who lack American values weaken our culture." "The American economy is being weakened by a lack of workers." "Liberty and democracy are luring people to the United States." "Immigrants will not take long to be absorbed into our culture."

Answer 1

"Immigrants who lack American values weaken our culture."
This would be the correct answer, because nativism includes the idea that immigration is seen as bringing hostile people into a country and that they will be unable to assimilate into the new country's culture.