Nativism (1 févr. 1840 – 1 oct. 1850)

Description:

- Opposition against immigration
- Secret antiforeign society - Supreme Order of the Star Spangled Banner
- Became political party. Know Nothing.
- Supported longer time required for citizenship.
- Supported only native born citizens holding public office.
- Gained strength in early 1850s when Whig Party disintegrated, Mid Atlantic and New England states.

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