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Many Americans feared immigration because they believed that immigrants would take jobs away from native-born citizens, driving down wages and increasing competition for employment. Additionally, there were concerns about cultural differences, as some thought immigrants would not assimilate into American society, potentially undermining social cohesion. This fear was often exacerbated by economic downturns and the perception that immigrants were responsible for social problems. Overall, these anxieties fueled nativist sentiments and calls for stricter immigration policies.
Politcal machines are organizations that sway votes or control a city's gov't. For example, Tammany Hall was a political machine in New York City. The leader was Boss Tweed. Boss Tweed would pressure peopel into voting a certain way, in favor of what he wanted and who he could have control over. Immigrants typically supported them because the political machines would do them favors and try to find them jobs. They did this because they wanted to keep a good image, even though they were really just corrupt politicians.
Whether American's view of immigrant workers is positive or negative greatly depends on the educational level of the immigrant and what country they are migrating from. In general, the immigrants who draw the greatest ire are those who are unskilled, illegals from Latin American countries.
New immigration stirred opposition among Americans due to fears of cultural and economic threats. Many native-born citizens believed that immigrants would take jobs, drive down wages, and strain public resources. Additionally, there were concerns about cultural differences and the perceived inability of new immigrants to assimilate into American society. This led to a rise in nativism and anti-immigrant sentiments during various periods in U.S. history.
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Very much so. It would benefit them if they did. Many were fleeing from unfriendly regimes.
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answered by: anomus The Immigrants would take jobs from the Americans
So that the immigrants would do those less skilled but essential jobs that the Britons did not find appealing.
It's when a group of immigrants assimilate into the native culture and take up some of its negative features. An example would be second generation Asian-Americans having a higher rate of single motherhood than first generation immigrants.
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.
In the 1890s, many native-born Americans feared that immigrants would take their jobs, driving down wages and increasing competition for employment. There were concerns that immigrants would not assimilate into American culture, potentially undermining social cohesion and national identity. Additionally, some natives worried that the influx of immigrants would lead to increased crime and social unrest. These fears contributed to the rise of nativist sentiments and policies aimed at restricting immigration.