jan 4, 1887 - American Protective
Association est.
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- Founded in Iowa to counter the growth of Roman Catholic immigrants, who were seen as a threat to the members' political, economic, and social beliefs
- Feared the Roman Catholic Church and the Pope were becoming too influential within the US govt.
- Advocated immigration reform ,and freepublic schools to counter the growth of perochial schools
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