Question

between 1919 and 1941, anti - immigrant sentiments had a significant impact on social trends in the us. identify the general trends during this period that were related to these anti - immigrant sentiments.

• immigration quotas were enacted
• immigrants were targeted by the ku klux klan
• nativism became widespread
• religious tolerance increased
• many immigrants were accepted as citizens
• foreign born workforce increased

Explanation:

• Immigration quotas were enacted: Anti - immigrant sentiment led to restrictive immigration policies like quotas to limit immigration.
• Immigrants were targeted by the Ku Klux Klan: The KKK, during this period, targeted immigrants (along with other groups) due to nativist and anti - immigrant feelings.
• Nativism became widespread: Nativism (preference for native - born over immigrants) was a key trend driven by anti - immigrant sentiment.
• Religious tolerance increased: This is incorrect. Anti - immigrant sentiment (often tied to anti - Catholic/anti - Jewish sentiment for some immigrant groups) would not lead to increased religious tolerance.
• Many immigrants were accepted as citizens: Anti - immigrant sentiment would make it harder for immigrants to be accepted as citizens, so this is incorrect.
• Foreign born workforce increased: Anti - immigrant sentiment and restrictive policies would likely limit the foreign - born workforce, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

A. Immigration quotas were enacted, B. Immigrants were targeted by the Ku Klux Klan, C. Nativism became widespread