Question

Question The Know-Nothing Party was formed in response to which of the following? (1 point) Responses The expansion of the factory system The expansion of the factory system The increase in immigrants from Europe The increase in immigrants from Europe The continued presence of slavery The continued presence of slavery The lack of women’s voting rights

Answer 1

The Know-Nothing Party was formed in response to **the increase in immigrants from Europe**. The party, active in the mid-1800s, primarily comprised nativists who were concerned about the number of Irish and German immigrants, and they advocated for policies that would favor native-born Americans.