Which of the following best defines the word nativism?

a. a negative attitude toward native-born people

b. a negative attitude toward immigrants

c. a positive attitude toward native americans

d. a positive attitude toward immigrants who act like native-born people

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Owen Barnes

Social Studies

14 December, 13:13

Which of the following best defines the word nativism?

a. a negative attitude toward native-born people

b. a negative attitude toward immigrants

c. a positive attitude toward native americans

d. a positive attitude toward immigrants who act like native-born people

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Kaleigh Meadows · Answer 1

Nativism is the political position of supporting a favored status for the native majority of a nation while targeting and threatening newcomers or immigrants.

b. seems like the best answer.

Which of the following best defines the word nativism?a. a negative attitude toward native-born peopleb. a negative attitude toward immigrantsc. a positive attitude toward native americansd. a positive attitude toward immigrants who act like native-born people

Which of the following best defines the word nativism?

a. a negative attitude toward native-born people

b. a negative attitude toward immigrants

c. a positive attitude toward native americans

d. a positive attitude toward immigrants who act like native-born people