Question

question 19 of 20
what led to the forming of the know - nothing party?

a. white anger over losing jobs to african americans

b. a growing fear of immigrants and catholics

c. the movement of native americans into texas

d. mexican americans living in california

Explanation:

The Know - Nothing Party (also known as the American Party) was formed due to nativist sentiments. There was a growing fear among native - born Americans of the increasing number of immigrants (especially Irish and German) and Catholics. Option A is incorrect as the job competition issue was not mainly with African Americans at that time. Option C is incorrect as the movement of Native Americans into Texas was not related to the formation of this party. Option D is incorrect as Mexican Americans in California were not the cause of the Know - Nothing Party's formation.

Answer:

B. A growing fear of immigrants and Catholics