Question

Use the graphic organizer to answer the question.

Resistance to Immigration
Nativists believed
that some immigrants did
not fit into American
culture because their
customs were too
different.
Prejudice and
violence grew as the
number of Chinese
immigrants increased
Based on your reading, which statement best completes the flow chart?
OA. Many Chinese laborers finished their work and went back home.
OB. Many Chinese immigrants began adopting American traditions.
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Answer 1

OA. Many Chinese laborers finished their work and went back home.

The graphic organizer shows that Nativists believed that some immigrants did not fit into American culture because their customs were too different. As the number of Chinese immigrants increased, prejudice and violence grew. This suggests that many Chinese immigrants were not assimilating into American culture and were seen as a threat to the existing cultural norms by Nativists. This would imply that many Chinese laborers finished their work and went back home, rather than staying and becoming part of American society.