Which of these statements describes nativism? Check all the boxes that apply.

Nativism is opposition to immigration based on the belief that native-born people and their culture should be favored. Nativists often saw immigrants as cultural or economic threats, believed they could not fully adopt U.S. values, and pushed politicians to restrict immigration. Welcoming immigrants or believing they would strengthen American culture does not describe nativism.

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