Question

know-nothing party was formed in response to which of the following?

Answer 1

The Know-Nothing Party, officially known as the American Party, was formed in the 1850s primarily in response to rising immigration, particularly from Ireland and Germany. The party was characterized by its nativist sentiments, advocating for policies that favored native-born Americans and often displaying xenophobia towards immigrants. The Know-Nothings were particularly alarmed by the influence of Catholic immigrants and sought to restrict immigration and promote Protestant values. The party gained popularity in the mid-1850s but declined by the end of that decade.