The "Know-Nothing" Movement Was Partially Directed at Reducing the Influence

question 74

Multiple Choice

The "Know-Nothing" movement was partially directed at reducing the influence of

• A) Catholics.
• B) abolitionists.
• C) Democrats.
• D) Jews.
• E) free blacks.

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