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Why do you think the members of the Know-Nothing-Party answered as they did ?
They wish to keep their activites secret.
What '' push '' factors caused Irish and Germans to leave their homelands for the United States ?
Germans faced food shortages and political trouble.
Why did skilled African Americans have trouble finding jobs in the North ?
Discrimination.
How did schools and churches help strengthen African American Communities ?
Schools gave African Americans the skills they needed to find good jobs. Churches offered a place for African Americans to gather and feel a part of this community.
Why were artisans the first to organize trade unions and launch strikes ?
Artisans were skilled so they could afford to confront factory owners.
Why were the Know-Nothings considered a nativist party ?
They were anti-immigrant and anti-Catholic.
How did the construction of large railroad network contribute to urban growth ?
Cities with rail connections made migrating to cities easier.