Which were reasons that many Americans wanted to restrict immigration?
~~~CHOOSE ALL CORRECT~~~
A. They feared that Catholic and Jewish immigrants would change the country's character.
B. They distrusted people who looked different and couldn't speak English.
C. They believed that immigrants wouldn't be willing to take low-paying, unskilled jobs.
D. They thought that wealthy immigrants would buy up all the available land.
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Question

Which were reasons that many Americans wanted to restrict immigration? 
~~~CHOOSE ALL CORRECT~~~
A. They feared that Catholic and Jewish immigrants would change the country's character.
B. They distrusted people who looked different and couldn't speak English.
C. They believed that immigrants wouldn't be willing to take low-paying, unskilled jobs.
D. They thought that wealthy immigrants would buy up all the available land.
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anonymous · Answer

I believe it is A, because America at the time was mostly protestant and they felt hostile towards other religions.

anonymous · Answer

Thank you so much!! @solidbirth

anonymous · Answer

hmmm i don't think it is C, because they feared the opposite- that immigrants would take low paying jobs. B and D could also be answers, let me check.

anonymous · Answer

Thank u @solidrebirth