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The Know-Nothing party, which first appeared on the political scene during the 1856 election, was so named because:_____________

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The party was so named because its members would reply "I know nothing" when asked about the nature of the group.

This party started as a secret society. They had a nativist inclination, meaning they promoted the rights of native Americans. The party was known for its anti-immigrant and xenophobi beliefs, as well as anti-Catholic philosophy.

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