Philadelphia Nativist Riots
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| Caused by | Anti-Catholicism |
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| Nativism | |
| Resulted in | Politicization of the event; Build-up of government forces |
| Death(s) | 20+ |
| Dates | May 6, 1844 – Jul 7, 1844 |
| Death | 20+ |
| Caus by | Nativism |
| Location2 | Philadelphia |
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| ID | 2500284 |
About Philadelphia Nativist Riots
The Philadelphia Nativist Riots were a series of riots that took place on May 6–8 and July 6–7, 1844, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States and the adjacent districts of Kensington and Southwark. The riots were a result of rising anti-Catholic sentiment at the growing population of Irish Catholic immigrants.
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