Question

question 10 of 10
what was a challenge for know - nothings elected to office?
a. finding government jobs for soldiers
b. organizing southern immigrants
c. producing change in government
d. winning rights for northern immigrants

Explanation:

The Know - Nothing Party (American Party) members, when elected, faced the challenge of implementing their anti - immigrant and nativist agendas. However, due to internal disorganization, lack of a clear and comprehensive plan for governance beyond their nativist stances, and the complex political landscape, they struggled to produce actual change in the government. Option A is incorrect as finding jobs for soldiers was not a main challenge of the Know - Nothings. Option B is wrong because the Know - Nothings were more focused on opposing immigration (especially from Catholic countries) rather than organizing southern immigrants. Option D is incorrect as their focus was on restricting the rights of immigrants (especially Catholic immigrants) rather than winning rights for northern immigrants.

Answer:

C. Producing change in government