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Severe limits on Immigration, especially from Catholic countries.
Restricting political office to native-born Americans of English and/or Scottish lineage and Protestant persuasion.
Mandating a wait of 21 years before an immigrant could gain citizenship.
Restricting public school teacher positions to Protestants.
Mandating daily Bible readings in public schools.
Restricting the sale of liquor.
Restricting the use of languages other than English.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoThe controversial Know Nothing Party of the 19th century was formed out of secret societies. Their platform was a staunch stance against immigration and the Irish population.
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Who were the founders of the Know-Nothing Party?
who were the founders of the Know Nothing Party
What is the role of National Convention?
>Nominee is already know; merely making it official. >Choose vice presidential candidate. >Establishing the party platform.
The know-nothing party had huge mistrust of?
The know-nothing party had huge mistrust of migrants
Which political party's platform completely avoided the issue of slavery altogether?
The Whig Party's platform completely avoided addressing the issue of slavery in the years leading up to the Civil War. They focused more on economic issues and internal improvements rather than taking a stance on the divisive issue of slavery.
In what year was the know nothing political party established?
The Know-Nothing party was also referred to as the American party. This party originated in 1849 and it collapsed in 1855.
What did the American party or know nothing pledge to work for?
what did the american party or know-nothing pledged to work for
Opponents of the Catholic Church in 1854 organized the Republican Party Know-Nothing Party Free Soil Party Whig Party Liberty Party which one is that?
know nothing party
What is the nickname for the American party?
the know-nothing party
Who writes the party platform at the national convention?
There is a platform committee that writes the platform and presents it to the assembly for approval. I do not know whether changes can be made from the floor.
What caused the American party also the know-nothing party to rise?
Opposition to Immigration to America caused the american party also called the know-nothing party to rise.
What caused the American party also called the know-nothing party to rise?
Opposition to Immigration to America caused the american party also called the know-nothing party to rise.
The Know-Nothing Party became successful for a brief period because?
The Know-Nothing Party became successful for a brief period because of its views on immigration and citizenship. The Know-Nothing Party was successful and existed for about 3 years.
