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Nativism
A backlash against immigration by white native born Protestants. Nativism could be based on racial prejudice (professors and scientists sometimes classified Eastern Europeans as innately inferior), religion (Protestants distrusted Catholics and Jews), politics (immigrants were often associated with radical political philosophies), and economics (labor leaders resented competition).
- Part of Speech: proper noun
- Industry/Domain: History
- Category: American history
- Company: University of Houston
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