Religious Tensions Emerge
Violent clashes between Protestants and Catholics marked European history, but the newly formed United States initially embraced religious freedom. As immigration surged in the 1840s, particularly from Ireland and Germany, the influx of impoverished Catholic immigrants shifted demographics in eastern cities, leading to rising tensions. This transformation challenged the existing American identity, as many native Protestants suddenly found themselves in the minority.In this clip
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