"New immigrants":

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"New immigrants":

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"New immigrants" referred to those who arrived in the United States from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, mainly from Southern and Eastern Europe, including the Russian and Austro-Hungarian empires. Option A is incorrect because Chinese and Japanese immigrants were already present in the U.S. in significant numbers before the "new immigrant" wave. Option C is incorrect because "new immigrants" faced intense discrimination and prejudice from nativists, who often accused them of being lazy and unwilling to assimilate. Option D is incorrect because the Immigration Restriction League was formed to restrict immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe, not Mexican immigrants.

"New Immigrants