The know nothings were created out of opposition to immigrants to prevent flooding the country. They felt it would take away from jobs and weaken the country as a whole.
The United States should not limit immigrants on the basis of country of origin. In support of human rights, the United States should welcome citizens seeking asylum from all over the world. The United States should encourage skilled and professional immigrants who are likely to boost the nation's economy.
I think it would be okay to limit someone's rights if they committed a crime. You could limit their rights to be able to buy things.
To silence their critics
In the 1840s, the American Party, also known as the Know-Nothing Party, emerged in response to a significant influx of immigrants, particularly Irish Catholics. They advocated for immigration reform due to fears that immigrants would undermine American cultural values and take jobs from native-born citizens. The party's anti-immigrant sentiment was fueled by economic competition and a desire to preserve a Protestant, Anglo-Saxon identity in the U.S. Additionally, they sought to limit the political power of immigrants, advocating for restrictions on naturalization and increased scrutiny of foreign influences.
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To give a sharp limit of the number of immigrants permitted to come to the U.S.
Because members wanted to extend the time needed before immigrants could become citizens.
It ensures individual rights to citizens.
It ensures individual rights to citizens.
It ensures individual rights to citizens.
The system which places numerical limits on immigration is the "Quota System".
yes