What Was the Position of the Group of Americans Who

question 43

Multiple Choice

What was the position of the group of Americans who took the name "nativists" in the 1840s?

• A) Only Native Americans should be working in factories, not those of European descent.
• B) Immigration should be stopped, especially of Irish people.
• C) Immigration should be restricted only to Irish people and those from Europe.
• D) Only those who were at least third-generation Americans should hold public office.

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Definitions:

Influenced

Being affected or swayed in one's decisions, opinions, or behavior by external factors or individuals.

Gender Differences

Variations in the characteristics, life experiences, and behaviors of males and females due to biological, social, and cultural factors.

Sex Differences

The biological and physiological distinctions between male and female organisms, often influencing behavior, physical attributes, and disease susceptibility.

Categorical Proposition

A pronouncement that endorses or disputes a detail regarding each entity in a category.