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Invited Danger Foretells Immigration Peril and Civic Decline
A 19th century polemic argues foreign immigration threatens American citizenship and social order. The author condemns unrestricted movement, argues for stricter naturalization and education, notes alleged political manipulation by immigrants and agents, and warns of danger to liberty, law, and national treasury. The piece calls for reform, including limits on immigration and strengthened civic duties.
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