Title: Why have Americans historically hated immigrants? Why have Americans historically hated immigrants? Does the U.S. treat immigrants fairly today? - eNotes.com
Headings: Why have Americans historically hated immigrants? Why have Americans historically hated immigrants? Does the U.S. treat immigrants fairly today?
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Why have Americans historically hated immigrants? Why have Americans historically hated immigrants? Does the U.S. treat immigrants fairly today?
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Content: Lastly, there is a myth that immigrants take jobs "Americans" would have otherwise. The truth is that they almost always work the more difficult, dangerous and low paying jobs other Americans are unwilling to do. Approved by eNotes Editorial Team
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The most usual reason for Americans to hate immigrants is because the immigrants are too different in some way that seems important to Americans at the time. This tends to happen more when there are more immigrants, and especially more from one region or country. For example, immigrants have been hated when they were too different in terms of religion (Catholics and Jews) or in terms of economic status (too many poor ones). In addition, Americans have tended to believe that immigrants do not want to assimilate and become Americans. This is a recurring theme in all major waves of immigration. Approved by eNotes Editorial Team
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