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The baleful interposition of Know-Nothingism stood in the way of that union of forces which the situation demanded, and was thus chiefly responsible for the Republican defeat.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge Julian: “The baleful interposition of Know-Nothingism stood in the way of that union of forces which the situation demanded, and…”
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Julian critiques the Know-Nothing movement for obstructing necessary political unity during a critical time.
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