In scholarly studies "nativism" is a standard technical term. However, in public political discourse "nativist" is a term of opprobrium usually used by the opposition, and rarely by nativists themselves (they call themselves "patriots."). Anti-immigration is a more neutral term that may be used to characterize opponents of Immigration.
Other words: They were completely and totally against it.
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Nativists oppose immigrants primarily due to concerns about cultural dilution, job competition, and perceived threats to national identity. They fear that an influx of immigrants may undermine traditional values and social cohesion. Additionally, nativists often argue that immigrants compete for jobs and resources, which they believe should be reserved for native-born citizens. This perspective is fueled by economic anxieties and a desire to protect what they see as their cultural and social heritage.
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Nativists are people whom do not like and usually discriminate against immigrants. Therefore, they feel as if immigrants will not be able to truely assimilate into the new culture that they have arrived in, and will cause problems for society because of this.
Nativists resented immigrants for their willingness to work for lower pay. Nativists also feared they would lose their culture.
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Natives disliked the new immigrants because they (took jobs from white Americans).
The nativists in the late 1800s viewed the new wave of immigrants with a little resentment.
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They were anti-Catholic, and nativists (opposed to Immigration and were suspicious of immigrants).
They said immigrants carried the disease
Nativists belived immigrants threatened American traditions.
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