Which TWO beliefs were held by nativists in the

late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?

A. the belief that immigrants posed a threat to the

nation's democratic system

B. the belief that immigrants hindered the ability of

the nation to expand westward

C. the belief that immigrants posed a threat to job

opportunities for native citizens

D. the belief that immigrants deserved the same

rights and freedoms as native citizens

E. the belief that immigrants provided labor

necessary for sustained economic growth