-How was this 1899 image reflective of the nativist attitudes that many Americans had at this time?
A) The gateway contains welcoming messages for immigrants.
B) Uncle Sam is greeting the immigrant with scorn and disdain.
C) The immigrant carries habits and ideas that were valued by Americans.
D) The immigrant represents the foreigners willing to assimilate into American society.

Question

-How was this 1899 image reflective of the nativist attitudes that many Americans had at this time?
A) The gateway contains welcoming messages for immigrants. 
B) Uncle Sam is greeting the immigrant with scorn and disdain. 
C) The immigrant carries habits and ideas that were valued by Americans. 
D) The immigrant represents the foreigners willing to assimilate into American society.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The image reflects nativist attitudes through the depiction of Uncle Sam greeting the immigrant with scorn and disdain, illustrating the skepticism and hostility that many Americans felt towards new immigrants at the time, fearing they would not assimilate or would negatively impact American society.

-How Was This 1899 Image Reflective of the Nativist Attitudes