Both the nativists of the early 1900s and the "know-nothings" of the 1840s and 1850s
a. hoped catholics and protestants could find common ground in american society

b. wanted to restrict port of entry for us immigrants to ellis island and angel island.

c. believed immigrants from certain places of origin could not absorb american values.

d. thought only wealthy people or skilled workers should be allowed into the united states

Read this quotation. i challenge the warmest advocate for reconciliation to show a single advantage that this continent can reap, by being connected with great britain. . our corn will fetch its price in any market in europe. —thomas paine, common sense, 1776 one argument for independence in this quotation is that britain's taxes are too high. britain is isolating the colonies. the colonies do not need britain. britain is taking american property.