Which Was a Reason That Nativists in the 1840s and 1850s

question 87

Multiple Choice

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.

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