The arrival of Irish and German immigrants spurred an anti-Catholic backlash from the Anglo American Protestant core of the nation.

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The influx of Irish and German immigrants, many of whom were Catholic, in the 19th century led to a significant anti-Catholic backlash among the predominantly Protestant Anglo-American population, resulting in social tensions, discrimination, and the formation of nativist movements.

The Arrival of Irish and German Immigrants Spurred an Anti-Catholic