Title: The Immigrant Experience - Online US History Flashcards | Quizlet
Headings: The Immigrant Experience - Online US History
The Immigrant Experience - Online US History
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Content: They had specific training that was not useful in the US job market. They were commonly discriminated against by potential employers. They were not interested in the factory jobs that were available. They generally lived in rural areas where there were few jobs. They were commonly discriminated against by potential employers. What did nativists think about Chinatowns in the late 1800s? Nativists thought Chinatowns were too different from other neighborhoods in cities and should not exist. Nativists thought Chinatowns were dangerous but necessary to help Chinese immigrants assimilate. Nativists thought Chinatowns were unusual but added to the diverse culture and traditions of a city. Nativists thought Chinatowns were useful because they separated immigrants from other residents.