Catholicism and the shaping of 19th century America / Jon Gjerde ; edited by S. Deborah Kang.

"Catholicism and the Shaping of Nineteenth-Century America offers one of the first comparative treatments of Protestant and Catholic history in nineteenth-century America. Gjerde argues that Protestant-Catholic conflicts helped shape the nation, fostering the development of broader ideas about religious diversity in American society"-- Provided by publisher.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Editor's preface by S. Deborah Kang -- Introduction -- The Protestant conundrum -- The Catholic conundrum -- Conversion and the West -- Schools and the state -- Protestant and Catholic critiques of family and women -- The American economy and social justice -- Editor's epilogue by S. Deborah Kang.