Nativists opposed new immigration from 1890-1930 because

they feared that the immigrates would take their jobs because they worked for less wages than they did.

they believed democracy was worth the fight

2686-2181 bce-- "egyptian civilization developed along the nile river in large part because the river’s annual flooding ensured reliable, rich soil for growing crops."

1069-664 bce-- "ancient egyptians developed wide-reaching trade networks along the nile, in the red sea, and in the near east."