In the 1800s, both “old” and “new” immigrants to the United States faced discrimination because of

Both earlier immigrants, mainly from northern and western Europe, and later immigrants, often from southern and eastern Europe, encountered prejudice because their languages, religions, and customs differed from those of many established Americans. These cultural and language differences fueled suspicion and discrimination, making “differences in culture and language” the best answer.

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