The 'Bible Riots' of 1844 in Philadelphia were sparked by a conflict over:
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Correct answer: Which Bible version, Protestant or Catholic, should be used in public schools
Tensions exploded when Catholic leaders requested that Catholic students be allowed to use the Douay Bible instead of the King James Version. The resulting riots saw several deaths and the burning of Catholic churches, highlighting the era's religious volatility.
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