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Question 13 • United States History and Geography

What was one reason for anti-immigrant sentiment in the early 1900s?

Answer
A
a decline in patriotism
B
competition for jobs
C
an increase in war protests
D
tolerance for other cultures

Explanation

Many Americans worried that new immigrants would compete with people already living in the country for jobs, which could make it harder to find work or keep wages high. This economic concern helped fuel anti-immigrant sentiment. The correct choice is “competition for jobs.”

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