In the context of the Roaring 20s, xenophobia referred to the fear, suspicion, and hatred of foreigners or people from different cultures or ethnic backgrounds. It was prevalent in various forms during this period due to factors such as increased immigration, economic competition, and social tensions. The nativist sentiment was particularly directed towards immigrants from Eastern and Southern Europe, as well as towards African Americans and other minority groups. It led to the implementation of restrictive immigration policies such as the Emergency Quota Act of 1921 and the Immigration Act of 1924, aimed at limiting the number of immigrants entering the United States.
