A Few Words on Native Americanism

What was the primary publication of Orestes Brownson?

• Social Reform Weekly

• The Immigrant's Voice

• American Nativist Journal

• Brownson's Quarterly Review

What sentiment is Orestes Brownson reacting to in the article?

• Encouragement of emigration

• Approval of foreign policies

• Nativist sentiments

• Support for immigration

According to Brownson, what should Americans reflect on regarding the influx of foreigners?

• The cultural diversity they avoid

• The material prosperity they bring

• The political instability they cause

• The danger they pose to society

What does Brownson suggest is a 'stubborn thing'?

• Political allegiance

• Nationality

• American pride

• Economic disparity

How does Brownson describe the faults of the foreign population compared to those of native Americans?

• Less severe

• Non-existent

• More dangerous

• Equally distributed

What does Brownson imply about the children of the foreign population?

• They will return to their parents' homeland

• They will grow up as native Americans

• They will not adapt to American culture

• They will face significant challenges

What does Brownson suggest is necessary among Americans towards immigrants?

• Hostility

• Indifference

• Forbearance

• Encouragement

What term does Brownson use to describe the act of speaking out against the Irish immigrants?

• Ignore

• Support

• Praise

• Declaim

Which laborers were prohibited from immigrating to the United States by the Alien Contract Labor laws?

• Chinese laborers

• European laborers

• African laborers

• All laborers were allowed

What was the purpose of the Chinese Exclusion Act?

• To levy a head tax on Chinese immigrants

• To block the entry of Chinese laborers

• To enforce immigration law at the state level

• To regulate immigration from all countries