nativism



Nativism

Nativism is the favoring of native-born Americans over immigrants. The increase of immigrants in positions of power helped to start the favoritism of native- born Americans. In 1887, a nativist group called the The American Protective Association was founded. This group called for the teaching of only American culture and the English language in schools. This also demanded tighter rules on citizenship and employment of aliens.

This information is provided by: America Pathways to the Present (p.314) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nativism_(politics)

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