Immigrants from ireland and germany were discriminated against in the 1800s because they were likely to take high-paying jobs. they were catholic, and most americans were protestant. they were protestant, and most americans were catholic. they were know-nothing members.

The political cartoon below was drawn by thomas nast in 1871: a political cartoon shows a heavy set man with a long nose and a beard in a suit and vest. he is smoking a cigar and has a menacing expression. he leans against a large box that says, in counting there is strength. on top of that box is a smaller container labeled, the ballot. dialogue under the cartoon reads, thats whats the matter. boss tweed, as long as i count the votes, what are you going to do about it? say? public domain what issue does this cartoon address?