Apentix/AP US History/Unit 6: Period 6 (1865-1898)/Question
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Organizations such as the American Protective Association in the 1890s exemplified nativism by

A.campaigning against Catholic immigrants, whom they accused of obeying a foreign pope
B.welcoming all immigrants regardless of religion
C.funding settlement houses in immigrant neighborhoods
D.lobbying to extend the vote to immigrants

Explanation

Core Concept

The APA grew as the new immigration brought more Catholics and Jews to American cities. It demanded immigration restriction and Protestant control of public institutions.

Correct Answer

Acampaigning against Catholic immigrants, whom they accused of obeying a foreign pope

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