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One goal of nativist groups in the late 1800s was

A
inclusion.
B
immigration.
C
exclusion.
D
education.
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Which statement best describes nativist views in the late 1800s?

A
Nativists believed that people born in the United States were better than immigrants.
B
Nativists believed that more people should immigrate to the United States to boost the economy.
C
Nativists believed that immigrants should adopt American culture to better assimilate.
D
Nativists believed that immigrants should bring their own cultures to the United States.
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In the 1850s, Chinese immigrants established Chinatowns in cities

A
mainly on the western coast of the United States.
B
mainly on the eastern coast of the United States.
C
primarily in the midwestern United States.
D
primarily in the southern United States.
4

Chinese immigration to the United States sharply increased

A
in the 1820s.
B
in the 1850s.
C
in the 1880s.
D
in the 1910s.
5

Which of the following best defines culture?

A
a small group within a much larger community
B
a belief that some groups are inferior to others
C
the act of keeping someone out or separate
D
the beliefs, values, and way of life of a group
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Why was it hard for many immigrants to find jobs in the United States in the late 1800s?

A
They had specific training that was not useful in the US job market.
B
They were commonly discriminated against by potential employers.
C
They were not interested in the factory jobs that were available.
D
They generally lived in rural areas where there were few jobs.
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How did the Chinese Exclusion Act affect Chinese immigrants who were already in the United States?

A
The act forced Chinese immigrants to leave the US and return to China.
B
The act blocked Chinese immigrants from becoming American citizens.
C
The act prevented Chinese immigrants from taking low-paying jobs.
D
The act prohibited Chinese immigrants from establishing Chinatowns.
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Which of the following was a common problem in tenement buildings in the early 1900s?

A
indoor plumbing that went on and off constantly
B
poor ventilation due to the lack of windows
C
rooms that were too bright due to little shade
D
large rooms that were too open and needed dividers
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Nativism among Americans in the early 1900s was

A
a group’s shared beliefs, values, and ways of life.
B
the belief that immigrant groups were inferior.
C
the act of separating one group from another group.
D
a group that lived or worked together in a larger community.
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What did nativists think about Chinatowns in the late 1800s?

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.

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