Nativism - 400-600 word original post

Within a 400-600 word original post, please present a thorough and clear discussion of the question assigned:

Research Nativism as the No Nothing Party and what led to the rise of the movement against immigrants. What was the social, economic, and political climate of the time and how did it lead to the establishment of such an anti-immigrant movement? Is nativism still present today? In your opinion, did the nativist movement have an impact on the current debate regarding immigration? 

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