Nativism (1 feb 1840 anni – 1 ottob 1850 anni)

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- 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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