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The Immigrant Experience

Question 2 • RS AZ-US History A

What did nativists think about Chinatowns in the late 1800s?

Answer
A
Nativists claimed that Chinatowns were full of crime and violence.
B
Nativists thought Chinatowns were necessary to help Chinese immigrants assimilate.
C
Nativists thought Chinatowns were added to the diverse culture and traditions of a city.
D
Nativists thought Chinatowns were useful because they separated immigrants from other residents.

Explanation

In the late 1800s, nativists opposed immigration and often portrayed Chinese immigrants and their neighborhoods in a negative, prejudiced way. They claimed that Chinatowns were centers of crime and violence, rather than welcoming their cultural contributions or viewing them as helpful places for assimilation. So the correct choice is “Nativists claimed that Chinatowns were full of crime and violence.”

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