The Gilded Age was defined in part by an enormous influx of immigrants. The Statue of Liberty stood as a symbol of how the nation welcomed the "huddled masses.” As time wore on, immigrants began to see a different view of the nation: that of nativism. As a result of growing nativism, Congress passed legislation restricting the immigration of select groups of immigrants.  Who was targeted and why?  How did Nativists justify their actions?  Do you see any similarities between the nativism of the Gilded Age and current issues relating to immigration?

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The Gilded Age was defined in part by an enormous influx of immigrants. The Statue of Liberty stood as a symbol of how the nation welcomed the "huddled masses.” As time wore on, immigrants began to see a different view of the nation: that of nativism. As a result of growing nativism, Congress passed legislation restricting the immigration of select groups of immigrants.  Who was targeted and why?  How did Nativists justify their actions?  Do you see any similarities between the nativism of the Gilded Age and current issues relating to immigration?

 
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