"Nativism in Wyoming" by Lawrence A. Cardoso

This paper discusses changing perceptions of foreign immigrants in Wyoming from 1868 to 1930. In particular, it examines the rise of nativism in Wyoming, which intensified in the early 20th century due to fears of foreign influence and changing demographics. While early attitudes towards immigrants were generally welcoming, particularly for economic development, World War I and post-war instability fueled widespread anti-immigrant sentiment, leading to restrictive laws, forced assimilation efforts, and support for national immigration quotas to preserve a homogeneous American identity.