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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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Answer: Americans wanted to maintain a white, Protestant nation.

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