Immigrants dealt with nativism in a variety of ways. Some immigrants chose to assimilate and adapt to American culture in an effort to blend in and avoid discrimination. Others formed communities and support networks with fellow immigrants to provide mutual assistance and protection against nativist attitudes. Some immigrants actively resisted nativism and advocated for their rights and equal treatment in society through political activism and social organizing. Overall, immigrants used a combination of strategies to navigate and confront nativism in America.
