The Mexican War and nativism -- Catholics rally to the flag -- Catholic soldiers in the Union Army -- Priests and nuns in the Army -- Slavery divides the church -- Catholics' opposition to the war -- Post-war anti-Catholicism -- Catholics remember the Civil War
Summary
This volume argues that the Civil War had a negative impact on the assimilation and acceptance of Catholics in American society
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-226) and index