Nativists resented immigrants for their willingness to work for lower pay. Nativists also feared they would lose their culture.
Natives disliked the new immigrants because they (took jobs from white Americans).
Yes, because people were nativists.
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.
Natives opposed immigration because they believed immigrants would take their places in regards to employment. Natives also lacked trust and were therefore insecure.
Many Americans have resented immigrants throughout American history because they believed that immigrants were taking jobs by offering to work for less money. The irony of the situation is that many of those people were immigrants or their parents were immigrants at some point.
Nativists believed that fewer immigrants should be allowed in the country because they felt that immigrants took jobs away from native-born Americans, caused social problems, and diluted American culture and values. They also feared that immigrants would not assimilate into American society easily.
Because there was amazing amount of Immigration during the 1800's, many people ( including nativists ) experienced lower wages and had difficulty find jobs and homes. Nativists were already against people who are "different" and the consequences that followed because of the increased immigration made them hate immigrants more. Hope this helped!:D:)!
Natives disliked the new immigrants because they (took jobs from white Americans).
were Roman Catholic
nativists means U.S. citizens who opposed immigration because they were suspicious of immigrants.
To stop immigration =APEX
Immigrants were considered second-class citizens for their poverty. Irish, German and Chinese immigrants were treated harshly and many were denied work. They were looked down upon because of their culture. Although America boasted being a "land of the free", poor immigrants had little employment opportunities.