Which of the Following Statements Describes the American Party,or Know-Nothings,that

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes the American Party,or Know-Nothings,that emerged in the North in the 1850s?

• A) The American Party originated in anti-immigrant and anti-Catholic societies of the 1840s.
• B) Its nickname referred to opponents' jibes that it "knew nothing" about solving the political crises of the 1850s.
• C) Despite gaining much attention,the Know-Nothings failed to win control of any state government or any seats in Congress.
• D) Only southern voters who were equally fearful of both immigrants and the "slave power" joined the party in large numbers.

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