What was one reaction to the influx of immigrants in the early 1800s?

Nativists tried to place strict limits on immigration.

Congress passed laws prohibiting immigration from certain countries.

American churches sought immigrants to swell the ranks of their congregations.

European countries tried to limit the number of people leaving

A. Nativists tried to place strict limits on immigration is the correct answer.

Explanation:

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since most of current immigration into the u.s., both legal and illegal, is coming from latin america. it would be very difficult to imagine or rationalize a country my fellow citizens are trying desperately to flee into, would pose a threat to my prosperity or freedom. since the u.s. has a long history of intervention, but no record of permanent occupation, i would not feel oppression is the main objective.  

the largest free trade nation, along with the largest gdp in the world wanting to expand it's economic policy on us, and including us, could only be positive. the u.s. government has no interest in, or way of simply forcing american culture on us. and has no track record of it. other nations that adopted american social culture, or "americanization" did so voluntarily, mainly through the choice of allowing american businesses and u.s. citizens to come into their nations, as free operatives.