Why was there such a strong anti-Catholic sentiment in America during the 1800s?

a. Catholics were believed to be uneducated and ill-mannered.

b. Americans did not agree with the teachings of the latest pope.

c. Catholics were taking all the high-paying industrial jobs from others.

d. Americans wanted to maintain a white, Protestant nation.

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Damon Dodson

1 August, 22:15

Why was there such a strong anti-Catholic sentiment in America during the 1800s?

a. Catholics were believed to be uneducated and ill-mannered.

b. Americans did not agree with the teachings of the latest pope.

c. Catholics were taking all the high-paying industrial jobs from others.

d. Americans wanted to maintain a white, Protestant nation.

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Zachery Mcintyre · Answer 1

The Americans hostility towards the clergy, adherents, and the Catholic Church during the 1800s was rooted to their desires to maintain the white, Protestant nation. The reform even led to religious discrimination and violence. Therefore, the answer to this question is most probably letter D.