What did nativists want to do?

Answer 1

They wanted to restrict Immigration. This was done in a way that people were to be passed through check points to be checked for diseases. This was done by a government inspector to make sure they meet the legal requirements before one enters United States. These include not having been convicted of any felony, demonstration of ability to work and demonstration that they have some money.

Answer 2

They wanted to prohibit immigration, especially from Asia and East Europe

Answer 3

The main objective of the Nativists was to help immigrants adjust to the American cultures.

Answer 4

Nativists wanted to severely restrict Chinese immigration. They felt the Chinese immigrants would take all the jobs because they were willing to work for lower wages.

Answer 5

protect rights of born citizens and restrict rights on immigrants

Answer 6

People who believed that immigrants would destroy democracy