Answer:
I believe the answer is D
Explanation:
Answer:
The Know-Nothing Party
Explanation:
The American Party favored by the <u>nativist</u>s was also called by people as "The Know-Nothing Party." It started as a <em>secret society </em>in the <em>1850s</em> and propelled as<u> a movement against the Catholics (especially in the North) and immigration.</u>
People who belong to the group (especially the Protestants) were fearful that the Catholic priests would take control of the voters. So, when members were asked about their party's information (since little was known about them), they would reply "I Know Nothing."
This party didn't last that long because the leaders were deemed incapable and they also had varying opinions about issues on slavery.
Westward Expansion<span> and the American </span>Civil War<span>. To many nineteenth century Americans, the </span>expansion<span> of slavery into Western territories caused a great deal of controversy. ... These fears were realized when the </span>expansion<span> of slavery into western territories entered Congressional debates.</span>