Title: Why have Americans historically hated immigrants? Why have Americans historically hated immigrants? Does the U.S. treat immigrants fairly today? - eNotes.com
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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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Americans have looked down on immigrants, even though they were often immigrants themselves. Most immigrants were considered inferior or frightening. It is easy to vilify someone you don't understand. The immigrants came without money, and in America, as elsewhere, money is really what matters. Approved by eNotes Editorial Team
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The pattern of discrimination and dislike of immigrants has repeated itself almost identically over the years.