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Urbanization in America

Question 8 • MN-US History I-CR

In the 1800s, many people faced nativism, which was

Answer
A
a distrust of Native American populations.
B
an acceptance of people not born in the US.
C
a resentment of people not born in the US.
D
a distrust of people who lived in rural areas.

Explanation

Nativism is hostility or resentment toward immigrants and others born outside the United States. In the 1800s, nativists often believed that foreign-born people threatened American jobs, culture, or religion. Therefore, the correct choice is “a resentment of people not born in the US.”

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