Take jobs from the whites.
Take jobs from the whites.
Take jobs from whites.
After the railroads were completed, nativists feared that Chinese workers would continue to migrate in large numbers, leading to job competition and economic instability for white laborers. They worried that the Chinese would establish themselves in various industries, driving down wages and changing the cultural landscape. Additionally, nativists often held xenophobic attitudes, fearing that the presence of Chinese immigrants would undermine American values and social cohesion.
Take jobs from whites.
Nativists feared that the Chinese workers would take away job opportunities from native-born Americans and depress wages. They also worried about the Chinese workers permanently settling in the United States and potentially outnumbering or overpowering the native population. Finally, a fear of cultural clashes and the perceived threat of Chinese values and customs influencing American society also played a role in nativist anxieties.
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Take jobs away from Americans
The nativists think that the immigrant will take over their job when they com into the country.
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Nativists resented immigrants for their willingness to work for lower pay. Nativists also feared they would lose their culture.
After the railroad, nativists often turned their focus on the Chinese immigrants, viewing them as a threat to American jobs and culture. This led to increased discrimination and hostility towards the Chinese community, culminating in policies like the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, which severely restricted Chinese immigration. Nativists used rhetoric that painted Chinese immigrants as undesirable, further entrenching racial and ethnic divisions in American society. The backlash against the Chinese highlighted broader themes of xenophobia and nationalism during that period.