The rise of the Know-Nothing (American) Party during the 1850s demonstrated that some Americans were
a. opposed to the economic policies of both the Whigs and Democrats
b. supportive of Clay's American System of protectionism and internal improvements
c. fearful the two parties intended to end slavery
d. favorable to popular sovereignty as a means of deciding the future of slavery
e. fearful of increased immigration
Ans: e. fearful of increased immigration
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