Asked by Cyrus Goines on Jul 08, 2024

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Which was a reason that nativists in the 1840s and 1850s resented immigrants?

A) Immigrants were openly scornful of American culture.
B) Immigrants were marrying American women.
C) Immigrants were not Christians.
D) Immigrants were willing to work for low wages.
E) Immigrants were causing a housing crisis in the larger cities.

Nativists

Individuals or groups advocating for the protection of native inhabitants against the influences and competition of immigrants, often emphasizing anti-immigrant policies and sentiments.

Immigrants

Individuals who move from one country to another with the intention of settling there, often for reasons such as employment, education, or to escape conflict.

  • Determine the effects of immigration and nativism on the societal and economic structures of America.
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Esmer CercedaJul 13, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Nativists in the 1840s and 1850s resented immigrants primarily because they were willing to work for lower wages than native-born Americans, which nativists believed undercut their own wages and job opportunities.