The Supreme Order of the Star Spangled Banner was a secret society founded in 1850. It was anti-Catholic and anti-immigrant, reflecting nativist fears and prejudices of the time.
Think of this group as an exclusive club with strict membership rules - only those who fit their specific criteria (in this case, native-born Protestants) were allowed to join.
Know-Nothing Party: A political party that grew out of the Supreme Order of the Star Spangled Banner. It was known for its anti-immigrant and anti-Catholic stance.
Xenophobia: An irrational fear or dislike of people from other countries. This sentiment often leads to exclusionary practices like those seen in groups such as the Supreme Order.
American Protective Association (APA): A late 19th-century organization similar to the Supreme Order, which sought to limit or end Catholic influence in America.
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