1. nativism in the late 19th century was motivated primarily by. a. hostility toward immigrant workers. b. the need to reduce overcrowding in western states. c. cultural conflicts with native american indians. d. the migration of african americans to northern cities. 2. which term best describes united states economic policy during the era of the rise of big business (1865- a. laissez-faire capitalism. b. mercantilism. c. marxism. d. welfare-state capitalism.

1- Correct answer is A. This hostility originated due to the belief that new Irish and German inmmigrants were not only taking jobs from those considered to be "American Natives", but also that their culture and belief systems would erode and threaten american values like liberty, republicanism and the protestant faith.

2-Correct answer is A. Laissez-faire capitalism is centered around the belief that an economy grows more efficiently if the government has minimum or no interference in economic regulation. This period also coincided with the inmigration waves from European nations, which benefited factory owners due to the availability of cheap labor.

no every country is held to the same degree as others just some member countries such as the usa and germany are more economically sound so the need to show there support to all others  

letter a is the answer