Main ideas/ beliefs
the know-nothing party was strongly what and what?
Anti-immigration and anti-catholic
In which year did the Know-Nothing Party first gain significant political attention by winning several state and local elections?
1854
In political cartoons from the 1850s, which two ethnic groups were depicted as "stealing" an election by carrying away a ballot box?
Irish and German Immigrants
Who was the 13th President of the United States and a Know-Nothing Party presidential candidate in 1856?
Millard Fillmore
The Know-Nothing Party believed in restricting this group's influence in American society, fearing they were loyal to a foreign leader instead of the U.S. government.
Catholics
This event, passed in 1854, helped the Know-Nothing Party gain support by dividing political opinions and creating a backlash from conservative, anti-slavery factions.
Kansas- Nebraska Act
What was the derogatory label used in a political cartoon for Irish immigrants in the 1850s, symbolizing their supposed love for alcohol?
Irish Whiskey
This U.S. Congressman from Massachusetts was a key leader in the Know-Nothing Party and later became Speaker of the House.
Nathaniel P. Banks
The party advocated for these kinds of laws to make it harder for immigrants to become U.S. citizens.
Stricter naturalization laws
In what year did Millard Fillmore run for president as the Know-Nothing Party candidate and receive 21% of the vote?
1856
In the Know-Nothing Party flag, what did the term "Native Americans" refer to?
Native-born U.S. citizens
This U.S. Congressman was known for his outspoken nativist views and support for the Know-Nothing Party's anti-immigrant policies.
Henry Winter Davis
The Know-Nothings favored policies that gave preference to this group in employment and political offices.
Native-born Americans
The Know-Nothing Party’s influence declined after the rise of which political party, leading many former Know-Nothings to join its ranks?
The Republican Party
The Know-Nothing Party sometimes adopted this kind of dress to symbolize their native-born status.
Faux "Indian" dress
This former U.S. Attorney General and Senator briefly supported the Know-Nothing Party but did not fully align with their agenda.
John J. Crittenden
The Know-Nothing Party promoted this social movement, which aimed to reduce or ban the consumption of alcohol.
Temperance
By what year did the Know-Nothing Party effectively dissolve due to its loss of political relevance?
1860
What phrase did members of the Know-Nothing Party use when asked about their membership, reflecting their secrecy?
"I know nothing"
Which former U.S. President was a candidate for the Know-Nothing Party in 1856 but ultimately lost the election?
Millard Fillmore