Social Darwinism was a theory that was popularized in the late 1800s, and which was taken from the ideas of Darwin on evolution (although interpreted in an inaccurate way). Social darwinists believed that there were different classes of people, and that some were superior to others. This justified inequality, as the best would rise to the top in a manner similar to the "survival of the fittest" that takes place in the natural world.
It is likely that Social Darwinists believed immigrants to be an inferior class. They most likely believed that their inability to rise to the top were evidence of their inferiority, and might have supported restrictions as a way to ensure healthy competition.
I don't know about the government part but here is a example for the rest. If the was a canyon or a mountain range there then it would be hard to trade things and affect where families live.
I'm a very socially awkward person, and i have Anxiety which makes it worse. I'm not good with big groups of people and i often feel left out.
Answer: Status is a term often used in sociology. There are generally two types of status, achieved status and ascribed status.
Each can refer to the position, or role, within a social system - child, parent, student, playmate, etc. - or the economic or social position within that status.
Achieved status is one that is earned on merit; It is a position that is won or chosen and reflects the skills, abilities and efforts of a person. Being a professional athlete, for example, is a status earned, as is being a lawyer, college professor or even a criminal.
Assigned status, on the other hand, is beyond the control of an individual. It is not deserved, but it is something that people are born with or have no control over. Examples of assigned status include gender, race, and age. Children generally have more assigned status than adults, as they generally have no choice in most issues.