Which group did American Protestants fear threatened American identity?

A) Irish immigrants, who were Catholics
B) English immigrants, who were suspected of being hostile to Americans
C) German immigrants, who did not speak English
D) single male immigrants, who were marrying American women
E) children of immigrants, who required special attention at school

American Protestants

Members of Protestant denominations in the United States, characterized by their diversity in beliefs and practices, but unified in their separation from the Catholic Church.

American Identity

Represents the collective sense of identity and shared values, beliefs, and culture among people living in the United States.

Irish Immigrants

Individuals from Ireland who moved to another country, historically significant for their large migrations to the United States in the 19th and early 20th centuries.