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Massachusetts Opinion on Immigration

The Know-Nothing government was in power in 
Massachusetts from 1854-1857, headed by 
Governor Henry J. Gardner. During this time, 
they passed much legislation involving 
prevention of immigration.
The Know-Nothing government was in power in Massachusetts from 1854-1857, headed by Governor Henry J. Gardner. During this time, they passed much legislation involving prevention of immigration. 

Exhibit Links

Irish Immigration

The Election of 1854

Link Here: The Election of 1854


German Immigration

Henry J. Gardner

Link Here: Henry J. Gardner