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The Know Nothing Party

Everything Everywhere Daily

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Immigration, Riots, and the Native American Party

This chapter explores the impact of Catholic immigrants from Germany and Ireland on the United States in the 19th century, discussing their reasons for immigrating, the population shift in eastern cities, and the violent reactions and riots they faced. It also touches on the rise and fall of the Native American Party as a response to Catholic immigration.

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