Which of the following best describes nativism during the 1800s?

A - a policy favoring native-born Americans over immigrants

B - an interest in learning about the native cultures of immigrants

C - a regional policy of maintaining traditional economic systems

D - a practice in most factories of hiring only native-born Americans

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Sara Jordan

27 June, 15:53

Which of the following best describes nativism during the 1800s?

A - a policy favoring native-born Americans over immigrants

B - an interest in learning about the native cultures of immigrants

C - a regional policy of maintaining traditional economic systems

D - a practice in most factories of hiring only native-born Americans

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Issac Jensen · Answer 1

Out of the choices given, the one that best describes nativism during the 1800s was a policy favoring native-born American over immigrants. People that were born in the United States believed that the natives should get jobs over any immigrants. The correct answer is A.