Which of the following were basic principles of the Know-Nothing party? A. anti-immigrant, anti-catholic. B. less federal government regulation, no abolition. C. support women's rights, prison reform. D. spread the second great awakening, encourage urbanization.

The basic principles of the Know-Nothing party included: A. anti-immigrant, anti-catholic. The Know-Nothing party, also known as the American Party, primarily focused on opposition to immigrants (especially Catholics) and was characterized by its nativist sentiments.