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Nativism

Nativism is a form of American nationalism often identified with xenophobia, anti-Catholic sentiment and ideas of White Anglo-Saxon Protestant supremacy. It was involved in several anti-Catholic riots in the late 18th century.

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National Immigration Forum (http://www.immigrationforum.org/pubs/articles/cyclesofnativism2001.htm)

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