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Chinese immigrants were often perceived as a greater threat to American society due to widespread xenophobia and racism, which painted them as unassimilable and culturally alien. Economic fears also played a significant role, as many Americans believed that Chinese laborers would take jobs away from native-born workers, particularly during times of economic downturn. This perception was exacerbated by stereotypes that depicted Chinese immigrants as morally inferior and socially disruptive. Consequently, these fears contributed to discriminatory policies, culminating in legislation like the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882.

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The migration to Puritan New England included?

a greater number of complete family units than most groups of immigrants in American history.


Which group of Americans would have never been opposed to the assimilation of immigrants?

The group of Americans who would have likely never opposed the assimilation of immigrants are those who themselves were immigrants or descendants of immigrants. Many early immigrant communities, such as the Irish, Italians, and Germans, often supported the assimilation of newer immigrants, believing it could lead to greater acceptance and opportunities within American society. Additionally, American progressives and reformers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries often advocated for assimilation as a means to promote national unity and social cohesion.


What did the Chinese Communist Party promote as its main goal?

greater equality among all people


Why did native born Americans perceive the new immigrants as a greater threat than old immigrants?

The "new" immigrants brought different cultures and languages.


How has immigration changed the American society?

Immigration to America has changed dramatically; before about 1950, people came to America to escape persecution, or to seek an opportunity to make a better life for themselves. Immigrants wanted to leave their old nationalities, languages and conflicts behind, and to start fresh in the wild frontier. Most immigrants wanted to become Americans and integrate into the American culture and philosophy, and stop being Irish, Italians, Polish, or Japanese. Since then, the pattern has been slowly changing. More recent immigrants are less willing to learn English, and prefer to retain their original languages and traditions. To an increasingly greater extent, recent immigrants come not for the opportunity to make a good life, but for the good life itself. Instead of integrating into American culture, they are rebuilding their old national societies as cultural enclaves within the United States. This has contributed to the increasing factionalist strains in American politics.

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The migration to Puritan New England included?

a greater number of complete family units than most groups of immigrants in American history.


Why immigrants came to cities?

for a greater chance of employment


Which group of Americans would have never been opposed to the assimilation of immigrants?

The group of Americans who would have likely never opposed the assimilation of immigrants are those who themselves were immigrants or descendants of immigrants. Many early immigrant communities, such as the Irish, Italians, and Germans, often supported the assimilation of newer immigrants, believing it could lead to greater acceptance and opportunities within American society. Additionally, American progressives and reformers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries often advocated for assimilation as a means to promote national unity and social cohesion.


What is the difference between American literature and Chinese literature?

American literature typically reflects the values, history, and cultural perspectives of American society, while Chinese literature reflects the values, history, and cultural perspectives of Chinese society. American literature often places a greater emphasis on individualism and freedom, while Chinese literature often emphasizes community and tradition. Additionally, the literary styles and themes in each tradition are influenced by their respective histories and literary traditions.


Why is the mercury from spent Chinese general electric fluorescent light bulbs so detrimental to north American rainbow trout?

No north American freshwater fish has a greater affinity for mercury contaminates than the north American rainbow trout flesh.


Which Chinese invention has had a greater effect on world history-the magnetic compass or gunpowder?

The compass as this allowed greater trade options not just for the Chinese but the world in general


Which Chinese inventions has had a greater effect on the world history magnetic compass or gunpowder?

The compass as this allowed greater trade options not just for the Chinese but the world in general


Why is Indian population greater than Chinese population?

it's not


How is the Chinese lifestyle different than that of an American?

Chinese lifestyle is often more communal, with an emphasis on family and respecting elders. There is also a strong focus on traditional values and customs. American lifestyle tends to be more individualistic, with emphasis on personal freedom and self-expression. There is also a greater diversity in lifestyle choices due to the multicultural society.


What best accounts for people's greater fear of commercial air flights than of driving an automobile?

perceived control.


What foreign languages more common in American schools now than 20 years ago?

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