Nativism refers to?

• A. The belief that all immigrants should be welcomed
• B. The practice of providing generous welfare to newcomers
• C. The belief that a country should be for native-born people, 'America for Americans'
• D. The policy of multicultural education

Answer: (C)

Nativism is the belief that a country should be for native-born people, prioritizing the interests of those born in the country over immigrants, and often calling for restricting immigration. This is the idea behind the phrase “America for Americans.” It best matches the concept because it centers native-born citizens and limits on newcomers, whereas the other options describe welcoming immigrants, giving them welfare, or embracing multicultural education, which are opposite in focus. In discussions of immigration and urbanization, nativist attitudes influence debates over who belongs in the public sphere and who gets access to resources.