Part a: which statement best describes how americans responded to the arrival of new immigrants, according to the text?

a
americans rejected the new immigrants because they were so poor and did not contribute to the economy.
b
americans accepted the new immigrants because they brought new, interesting cultural elements to american culture.
c
americans accepted some immigrants and rejected others often out of fear of losing jobs to their cheap labor.
d
americans rejected all immigrants because they felt that they were not contributing to society.