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

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The main reason there was a strong anti-Catholic sentiment in America during the 1800s is because there was a large wave of Irish immigrants, who were Catholic, and many people believed they were corrupting society. 
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