The anti-immigration laws of the 19ᵗʰ and 20ᵗʰ century serve as examples of

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The anti-immigration laws of the 19th and 20th century were based on the belief that the culture, values, and way of life of the dominant group were superior to those of the immigrants. This belief is a form of ethnocentrism, which is the tendency to view one's own culture as superior to others. The laws were an attempt to limit the influence of other cultures and preserve the dominance of the dominant culture.

The Anti-Immigration Laws of the 19ᵗʰ and 20ᵗʰ Century Serve