Question

Which statements describe reasons native-born Americans wanted to restrict immigration to the United States in the late 1800s?

Choose all that are correct.


A. Many claimed that the country was full and there wasn't any empty land for newcomers to settle.

b. Many were unwilling to pay higher taxes to cover education and social services for immigrants.

C. Many were prejudiced against newcomers who looked different or spoke a foreign language.

d.
Many were afraid of losing their jobs to immigrants who would work for lower wages.

Answer 1

Answer:

C and D

Explanation:

Many discriminated against the Chinese, and in California many protested against Chinese immigrants and eventually Congress passed an act outlawing any more Chinese immigrants from coming over.

Answer 2

The answers are:

B.(Many were unwilling to pay higher taxes to cover education and social services for immigrants)

C.(Many were prejudiced against newcomers who looked different or spoke a foreign language)

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