What was the Major platform of the know nothing party?

Severe limits on Immigration, especially from Catholic countries.

Restricting political office to native-born Americans of English and/or Scottish lineage and Protestant persuasion.

Mandating a wait of 21 years before an immigrant could gain citizenship.

Restricting public school teacher positions to Protestants.

Mandating daily Bible readings in public schools.

Restricting the sale of liquor.

Restricting the use of languages other than English.