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The majority of new immigrants 1880-1910 were Roman Catholics German Lutherans or Jews who represented non-pietistic religious values. As pietistic Protestants found their political power challenged by these newcomers, they sought to prevent the emergence of an unamerican (or [[Republicanism in the U.S.|un-republican]]) presence.  In 1890, however, the GOP suffered heavy losses in part because of the issue of parochial schools. In 1896 [[William McKinley]] supported pluralism, promising all ethnic and religious groups would prosper and none would be the target of hostile federal action.   

The majority of new immigrants 1880-1910 were Roman Catholics German Lutherans or Jews who represented non-pietistic religious values. As pietistic Protestants found their political power challenged by these newcomers, they sought to prevent the emergence of an unamerican (or [[Republicanism in the U.S.|un-republican]]) presence.  In 1890, however, the GOP suffered heavy losses in part because of the issue of parochial schools. In 1896 [[William McKinley]] supported pluralism, promising all ethnic and religious groups would prosper and none would be the target of hostile federal action.   

The issue came alive in the 21st century as evangelical and Catholic churches operating their own parochial schools wanted a voucher system so that parents could get state tuition money to attend these schools. A large majority of states already provide some limited kinds of aid to religiously-affiliated private schools, but vouchers are highly controversial, primarily because they are opposed by teacher unions.<ref>Deforrest, (2003); Viteritti, (2003)</ref>

The issue came alive in the 21st century as evangelical and Catholic churches operating their own parochial schools wanted a voucher system so that parents could get state tuition money to attend these schools. A large majority of states already provide some limited kinds of aid to religiously affiliated private schools, but vouchers are highly controversial, primarily because they are opposed by teacher unions.<ref>Deforrest, (2003); Viteritti, (2003)</ref>

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