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Nativism and Slavery: The Northern Know Nothings and the Politics of the 1850's
Nativism and Slavery The Northern Know Nothings and the Politics of the 1850's
Author: Tyler Anbinder
Politicians have used immigrants as scapegoats for the nation's problems throughout American history. No group achieved more success with this tactic than the Know Nothing Party, which directed its attacks primarily against Catholic immigrants. Within a year of its appearance in 1854, the party had elected eight governors, over one hundred mem...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780195089226
ISBN-10: 0195089227
Publication Date: 5/3/1994
Pages: 352
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Publisher: Oxford University Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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