How did the Market Revolution contribute to the growth of nativism?
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Correct answer: It created economic insecurity for native-born artisans who blamed immigrants for falling wages
The transition from skilled craftwork to factory production 'deskilled' many trades. Native-born workers often viewed immigrants as a tool used by capitalists to drive down wages and break the power of labor organizations.
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