Many native-born Americans wanted to restrict immigration to the United States in the late 1800s. Which statement does not describe a reason they gave?

A.
They objected to paying for social services for immigrants.

B.
They believed that immigrants who looked different or spoke a foreign language would never fit in.

C.
They said there was no more room in the country to take in more immigrants.

D.
They pointed out that their jobs could be taken by immigrants who didn't object to lower pay.

Question

Many native-born Americans wanted to restrict immigration to the United States in the late 1800s. Which statement does not describe a reason they gave?
 
 A.
They objected to paying for social services for immigrants.
 
 B.
They believed that immigrants who looked different or spoke a foreign language would never fit in.
 
 C.
They said there was no more room in the country to take in more immigrants.
 
 D.
They pointed out that their jobs could be taken by immigrants who didn't object to lower pay.

anonymous · Answer

A