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Many nativists did not trust Catholic immigrants. The Know-Nothing Party tried to keep Catholics and immigrants out of public office.

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What was the KnowNothing party and what was its point of view about immigrants?

A growing fear of immigrants & catholics


How did anti-catholicism contribute to the creation of the know nothing party?

Many nativists did not trust Catholic immigrants. The Know-Nothing Party tried to keep Catholics and immigrants out of public office.


The growing immigrant population in US led to the creation of what party?

The growing immigrant population in the United States led to the creation of the what?


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Which minor party's role in the 2000 presidential election contribute to the defeat of the democratic party candidate?

Ralph Nader and the Green Party.


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One purpose of creating the working mens party was to protect the rights of skilled workers.


What was on purpose for the creation of the workingmens party?

One purpose of creating the working mens party was to protect the rights of skilled workers.


What was the purpose for the creation of the workingmen party?

One purpose of creating the working mens party was to protect the rights of skilled workers.


What was one purpose for the creation of the workings party?

to protect the rights of skilled workers


When was Stephen Harper the leader of the conservative party?

He has always been the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, since its creation in 2003 to present.


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