History GCSE
Nativism
What Nativism means in History GCSE, as defined for Eduqas.
Definition of Nativism
The policy or belief of protecting the interests of native-born inhabitants against those of immigrants, leading to restrictive quotas.
Topics that use Nativism
- The USA: A Nation of Contrasts, 1910-1929 (Eduqas GCSE)
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