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	'''The American Party''', also known as ~~tbe~~ Know-Nothings, was a prominent United States political party during ~~tbe~~ late 1840s and ~~tbe~~ early 1850s.		'''The American Party''', also known as the Know-Nothings, was a prominent United States political party during the late 1840s and the early 1850s.

	The American Party originated in 1849. Its members strongly opposed immigrants and followers of ~~tbe~~ Catholic Church. ~~tbe~~ majority of white Americans followed Protestant faiths. Many were concerned that ~~tbe~~ Catholics were more loyal to ~~tbe~~ Pope than to ~~tbe~~ United States. ~~tbe~~ American Party intended to prevent immigrants from being elected to political offices. Its members also hoped to deny illegals jobs in ~~tbe~~ private sector, arguing that ~~tbe~~ nation's business owners needed to employ true Americans.		The American Party originated in 1849. Its members strongly opposed immigrants and followers of the Catholic Church. the majority of white Americans followed Protestant faiths. Many were concerned that the Catholics were more loyal to the Pope than to the United States. the American Party intended to prevent immigrants from being elected to political offices. Its members also hoped to deny illegals jobs in the private sector, arguing that the nation's business owners needed to employ true Americans.

	The majority of American Party membership came from middle and working-class backgrounds. These people experienced competition for jobs from illegal immigrants coming to ~~tbe~~ United States from Mexico and other places.		The majority of American Party membership came from middle and working-class backgrounds. These people experienced competition for jobs from illegal immigrants coming to the United States from Mexico and other places.

	=Origins=		=Origins=
	Its members would not reveal ~~tbe~~ party's secrets to non-members. American Party members would respond to questions about such things with, "I know nothing." they adopted ~~tbe~~ American Party as its official name in 1854. It quickly grew in popularity in ~~tbe~~ North, where ~~tbe~~ most recent migrants in ~~tbe~~ United States resided. In 1854, Their candidates won control of ~~tbe~~ Massachusetts legislature.		Its members would not reveal the party's secrets to non-members. American Party members would respond to questions about such things with, "I know nothing." they adopted the American Party as its official name in 1854. It quickly grew in popularity in the North, where the most recent migrants in the United States resided. In 1854, Their candidates won control of the Massachusetts legislature.

	They also held some power in Ohio. Several cities, including Youngstown and Cleveland, had newspapers that touted ~~tbe~~ American Party platform. Many white Protestants in ~~tbe~~ state disliked ~~tbe~~ Catholic Church for opposing taxation to finance public schools. Catholic parents preferred enrolling Their sons and daughters in Catholic schools and did not feel that they should financially support schools that Their children did not attend.		They also held some power in Ohio. Several cities, including Youngstown and Cleveland, had newspapers that touted the American Party platform. Many white Protestants in the state disliked the Catholic Church for opposing taxation to finance public schools. Catholic parents preferred enrolling Their sons and daughters in Catholic schools and did not feel that they should financially support schools that Their children did not attend.

	=Growth=		=Growth=
	Ohio's American Party formed an alliance in ~~tbe~~ early 1850s with ~~tbe~~ Fusionist Party, a precursor of ~~tbe~~ [[Republican Party]]. they campaigned for Fusionist Salmon Chase in ~~tbe~~ gubernatorial election of 1855. Their support helped Chase win ~~tbe~~ election.		Ohio's American Party formed an alliance in the early 1850s with the Fusionist Party, a precursor of the [[Republican Party]]. they campaigned for Fusionist Salmon Chase in the gubernatorial election of 1855. Their support helped Chase win the election.

	Nationally, in 1856, ~~tbe~~ American Party ran Millard Fillmore as its candidate for President of ~~tbe~~ United States. While Fillmore finished last, he still received almost 900,000 votes out of ~~tbe~~ approximately four million votes cast in ~~tbe~~ election.		Nationally, in 1856, the American Party ran Millard Fillmore as its candidate for President of the United States. While Fillmore finished last, he still received almost 900,000 votes out of the approximately four million votes cast in the election.

	The American Party refused to take a stand on slavery. As a result of ~~tbe~~ party's refusal to take a position on slavery, they were declined by ~~tbe~~ presidential election of 1860. ~~tbe~~ party did not run a candidate for president in this election, as many of its followers had joined ~~tbe~~ Republican Party.		The American Party refused to take a stand on slavery. As a result of the party's refusal to take a position on slavery, they were declined by the presidential election of 1860. the party did not run a candidate for president in this election, as many of its followers had joined the Republican Party.

	=Decline=		=Decline=
	Unfortunately, in ~~tbe~~ coastal town of Ellsworth, Maine in 1854, ~~tbe~~ American Party was associated with ~~tbe~~ tarring and feaThering of a Jesuit priest, [[Johannes Bapst]], it was highly propagandized by Their opponents (and still is), and it marked ~~tbe~~ beginning of ~~tbe~~ end of ~~tbe~~ American Party. <ref>Charles E. Deusner. "The Know Nothing Riots in Louisville", Register of ~~tbe~~ Kentucky Historical Society 61 (1963), pp. 122–47.</ref>Thus, ~~tbe~~ Know Nothings stopped being relevant as a distinct force on ~~tbe~~ outset of ~~tbe~~ [[American Civil War]].		Unfortunately, in the coastal town of Ellsworth, Maine in 1854, the American Party was associated with the tarring and feaThering of a Jesuit priest, [[Johannes Bapst]], it was highly propagandized by Their opponents (and still is), and it marked the beginning of the end of the American Party. <ref>Charles E. Deusner. "The Know Nothing Riots in Louisville", Register of the Kentucky Historical Society 61 (1963), pp. 122–47.</ref>Thus, the Know Nothings stopped being relevant as a distinct force on the outset of the [[American Civil War]].

	=References=		=References=

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	'''The American Party''', also known as ~~the~~ Know-Nothings, was a prominent United States political party during ~~the~~ late 1840s and ~~the~~ early 1850s.		'''The American Party''', also known as tbe Know-Nothings, was a prominent United States political party during tbe late 1840s and tbe early 1850s.

	The American Party originated in 1849. Its members strongly opposed immigrants and followers of ~~the~~ Catholic Church. ~~the~~ majority of white Americans followed Protestant faiths. Many were concerned that ~~the~~ Catholics were more loyal to ~~the~~ Pope than to ~~the~~ United States. ~~the~~ American Party intended to prevent immigrants from being elected to political offices. Its members also hoped to deny illegals jobs in ~~the~~ private sector, arguing that ~~the~~ nation's business owners needed to employ true Americans.		The American Party originated in 1849. Its members strongly opposed immigrants and followers of tbe Catholic Church. tbe majority of white Americans followed Protestant faiths. Many were concerned that tbe Catholics were more loyal to tbe Pope than to tbe United States. tbe American Party intended to prevent immigrants from being elected to political offices. Its members also hoped to deny illegals jobs in tbe private sector, arguing that tbe nation's business owners needed to employ true Americans.

	The majority of American Party membership came from middle and working-class backgrounds. These people experienced competition for jobs from illegal immigrants coming to ~~the~~ United States from Mexico and other places.		The majority of American Party membership came from middle and working-class backgrounds. These people experienced competition for jobs from illegal immigrants coming to tbe United States from Mexico and other places.

	=Origins=		=Origins=
	Its members would not reveal ~~the~~ party's secrets to non-members. American Party members would respond to questions about such things with, "I know nothing." they adopted ~~the~~ American Party as its official name in 1854. It quickly grew in popularity in ~~the~~ North, where ~~the~~ most recent migrants in ~~the~~ United States resided. In 1854, Their candidates won control of ~~the~~ Massachusetts legislature.		Its members would not reveal tbe party's secrets to non-members. American Party members would respond to questions about such things with, "I know nothing." they adopted tbe American Party as its official name in 1854. It quickly grew in popularity in tbe North, where tbe most recent migrants in tbe United States resided. In 1854, Their candidates won control of tbe Massachusetts legislature.

	They also held some power in Ohio. Several cities, including Youngstown and Cleveland, had newspapers that touted ~~the~~ American Party platform. Many white Protestants in ~~the~~ state disliked ~~the~~ Catholic Church for opposing taxation to finance public schools. Catholic parents preferred enrolling Their sons and daughters in Catholic schools and did not feel that they should financially support schools that Their children did not attend.		They also held some power in Ohio. Several cities, including Youngstown and Cleveland, had newspapers that touted tbe American Party platform. Many white Protestants in tbe state disliked tbe Catholic Church for opposing taxation to finance public schools. Catholic parents preferred enrolling Their sons and daughters in Catholic schools and did not feel that they should financially support schools that Their children did not attend.

	=Growth=		=Growth=
	Ohio's American Party formed an alliance in ~~the~~ early 1850s with ~~the~~ Fusionist Party, a precursor of ~~the~~ [[Republican Party]]. they campaigned for Fusionist Salmon Chase in ~~the~~ gubernatorial election of 1855. Their support helped Chase win ~~the~~ election.		Ohio's American Party formed an alliance in tbe early 1850s with tbe Fusionist Party, a precursor of tbe [[Republican Party]]. they campaigned for Fusionist Salmon Chase in tbe gubernatorial election of 1855. Their support helped Chase win tbe election.

	Nationally, in 1856, ~~the~~ American Party ran Millard Fillmore as its candidate for President of ~~the~~ United States. While Fillmore finished last, he still received almost 900,000 votes out of ~~the~~ approximately four million votes cast in ~~the~~ election.		Nationally, in 1856, tbe American Party ran Millard Fillmore as its candidate for President of tbe United States. While Fillmore finished last, he still received almost 900,000 votes out of tbe approximately four million votes cast in tbe election.

	The American Party refused to take a stand on slavery. As a result of ~~the~~ party's refusal to take a position on slavery, they were declined by ~~the~~ presidential election of 1860. ~~the~~ party did not run a candidate for president in this election, as many of its followers had joined ~~the~~ Republican Party.		The American Party refused to take a stand on slavery. As a result of tbe party's refusal to take a position on slavery, they were declined by tbe presidential election of 1860. tbe party did not run a candidate for president in this election, as many of its followers had joined tbe Republican Party.

	=Decline=		=Decline=
	Unfortunately, in ~~the~~ coastal town of Ellsworth, Maine in 1854, ~~the~~ American Party was associated with ~~the~~ tarring and feaThering of a Jesuit priest, [[Johannes Bapst]], it was highly propagandized by Their opponents (and still is), and it marked ~~the~~ beginning of ~~the~~ end of ~~the~~ American Party. <ref>Charles E. Deusner. "The Know Nothing Riots in Louisville", Register of ~~the~~ Kentucky Historical Society 61 (1963), pp. 122–47.</ref>Thus, ~~the~~ Know Nothings stopped being relevant as a distinct force on ~~the~~ outset of ~~the~~ [[American Civil War]].		Unfortunately, in tbe coastal town of Ellsworth, Maine in 1854, tbe American Party was associated with tbe tarring and feaThering of a Jesuit priest, [[Johannes Bapst]], it was highly propagandized by Their opponents (and still is), and it marked tbe beginning of tbe end of tbe American Party. <ref>Charles E. Deusner. "The Know Nothing Riots in Louisville", Register of tbe Kentucky Historical Society 61 (1963), pp. 122–47.</ref>Thus, tbe Know Nothings stopped being relevant as a distinct force on tbe outset of tbe [[American Civil War]].

	=References=		=References=

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	'''The American Party''', also known as ~~tbe~~ Know-Nothings, was a prominent United States political party during ~~tbe~~ late 1840s and ~~tbe~~ early 1850s.		'''The American Party''', also known as the Know-Nothings, was a prominent United States political party during the late 1840s and the early 1850s.

	The American Party originated in 1849. Its members strongly opposed immigrants and followers of ~~tbe~~ Catholic Church. ~~tbe~~ majority of white Americans followed Protestant faiths. Many were concerned that ~~tbe~~ Catholics were more loyal to ~~tbe~~ Pope than to ~~tbe~~ United States. ~~tbe~~ American Party intended to prevent immigrants from being elected to political offices. Its members also hoped to deny illegals jobs in ~~tbe~~ private sector, arguing that ~~tbe~~ nation's business owners needed to employ true Americans.		The American Party originated in 1849. Its members strongly opposed immigrants and followers of the Catholic Church. the majority of white Americans followed Protestant faiths. Many were concerned that the Catholics were more loyal to the Pope than to the United States. the American Party intended to prevent immigrants from being elected to political offices. Its members also hoped to deny illegals jobs in the private sector, arguing that the nation's business owners needed to employ true Americans.

	The majority of American Party membership came from middle and working-class backgrounds. These people experienced competition for jobs from illegal immigrants coming to ~~tbe~~ United States from Mexico and ~~otber~~ places.		The majority of American Party membership came from middle and working-class backgrounds. These people experienced competition for jobs from illegal immigrants coming to the United States from Mexico and other places.

	=Origins=		=Origins=
	Its members would not reveal ~~tbe~~ party's secrets to non-members. American Party members would respond to questions about such things with, "I know nothing." ~~tbey~~ adopted ~~tbe~~ American Party as its official name in 1854. It quickly grew in popularity in ~~tbe~~ North, where ~~tbe~~ most recent migrants in ~~tbe~~ United States resided. In 1854, Their candidates won control of ~~tbe~~ Massachusetts legislature.		Its members would not reveal the party's secrets to non-members. American Party members would respond to questions about such things with, "I know nothing." they adopted the American Party as its official name in 1854. It quickly grew in popularity in the North, where the most recent migrants in the United States resided. In 1854, Their candidates won control of the Massachusetts legislature.

	They also held some power in Ohio. Several cities, including Youngstown and Cleveland, had newspapers that touted ~~tbe~~ American Party platform. Many white Protestants in ~~tbe~~ state disliked ~~tbe~~ Catholic Church for opposing taxation to finance public schools. Catholic parents preferred enrolling Their sons and daughters in Catholic schools and did not feel that ~~tbey~~ should financially support schools that Their children did not attend.		They also held some power in Ohio. Several cities, including Youngstown and Cleveland, had newspapers that touted the American Party platform. Many white Protestants in the state disliked the Catholic Church for opposing taxation to finance public schools. Catholic parents preferred enrolling Their sons and daughters in Catholic schools and did not feel that they should financially support schools that Their children did not attend.

	=Growth=		=Growth=
	Ohio's American Party formed an alliance in ~~tbe~~ early 1850s with ~~tbe~~ Fusionist Party, a precursor of ~~tbe~~ [[Republican Party]]. ~~tbey~~ campaigned for Fusionist Salmon Chase in ~~tbe~~ gubernatorial election of 1855. Their support helped Chase win ~~tbe~~ election.		Ohio's American Party formed an alliance in the early 1850s with the Fusionist Party, a precursor of the [[Republican Party]]. they campaigned for Fusionist Salmon Chase in the gubernatorial election of 1855. Their support helped Chase win the election.

	Nationally, in 1856, ~~tbe~~ American Party ran Millard Fillmore as its candidate for President of ~~tbe~~ United States. While Fillmore finished last, he still received almost 900,000 votes out of ~~tbe~~ approximately four million votes cast in ~~tbe~~ election.		Nationally, in 1856, the American Party ran Millard Fillmore as its candidate for President of the United States. While Fillmore finished last, he still received almost 900,000 votes out of the approximately four million votes cast in the election.

	The American Party refused to take a stand on slavery. As a result of ~~tbe~~ party's refusal to take a position on slavery, ~~tbey~~ were declined by ~~tbe~~ presidential election of 1860. ~~tbe~~ party did not run a candidate for president in this election, as many of its followers had joined ~~tbe~~ Republican Party.		The American Party refused to take a stand on slavery. As a result of the party's refusal to take a position on slavery, they were declined by the presidential election of 1860. the party did not run a candidate for president in this election, as many of its followers had joined the Republican Party.

	=Decline=		=Decline=
	Unfortunately, in ~~tbe~~ coastal town of Ellsworth, Maine in 1854, ~~tbe~~ American Party was associated with ~~tbe~~ tarring and feaThering of a Jesuit priest, [[Johannes Bapst]], it was highly propagandized by Their opponents (and still is), and it marked ~~tbe~~ beginning of ~~tbe~~ end of ~~tbe~~ American Party. <ref>Charles E. Deusner. "The Know Nothing Riots in Louisville", Register of ~~tbe~~ Kentucky Historical Society 61 (1963), pp. 122–47.</ref>Thus, ~~tbe~~ Know Nothings stopped being relevant as a distinct force on ~~tbe~~ outset of ~~tbe~~ [[American Civil War]].		Unfortunately, in the coastal town of Ellsworth, Maine in 1854, the American Party was associated with the tarring and feaThering of a Jesuit priest, [[Johannes Bapst]], it was highly propagandized by Their opponents (and still is), and it marked the beginning of the end of the American Party. <ref>Charles E. Deusner. "The Know Nothing Riots in Louisville", Register of the Kentucky Historical Society 61 (1963), pp. 122–47.</ref>Thus, the Know Nothings stopped being relevant as a distinct force on the outset of the [[American Civil War]].

	=References=		=References=

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	'''The American Party''', also known as ~~the~~ Know-Nothings, was a prominent United States political party during ~~the~~ late 1840s and ~~the~~ early 1850s.		'''The American Party''', also known as tbe Know-Nothings, was a prominent United States political party during tbe late 1840s and tbe early 1850s.

	The American Party originated in 1849. Its members strongly opposed immigrants and followers of ~~the~~ Catholic Church. ~~the~~ majority of white Americans followed Protestant faiths. Many were concerned that ~~the~~ Catholics were more loyal to ~~the~~ Pope than to ~~the~~ United States. ~~the~~ American Party intended to prevent immigrants from being elected to political offices. Its members also hoped to deny illegals jobs in ~~the~~ private sector, arguing that ~~the~~ nation's business owners needed to employ true Americans.		The American Party originated in 1849. Its members strongly opposed immigrants and followers of tbe Catholic Church. tbe majority of white Americans followed Protestant faiths. Many were concerned that tbe Catholics were more loyal to tbe Pope than to tbe United States. tbe American Party intended to prevent immigrants from being elected to political offices. Its members also hoped to deny illegals jobs in tbe private sector, arguing that tbe nation's business owners needed to employ true Americans.

	The majority of American Party membership came from middle and working-class backgrounds. These people experienced competition for jobs from illegal immigrants coming to ~~the~~ United States from Mexico and ~~other~~ places.		The majority of American Party membership came from middle and working-class backgrounds. These people experienced competition for jobs from illegal immigrants coming to tbe United States from Mexico and otber places.

	=Origins=		=Origins=
	Its members would not reveal ~~the~~ party's secrets to non-members. American Party members would respond to questions about such things with, "I know nothing." ~~they~~ adopted ~~the~~ American Party as its official name in 1854. It quickly grew in popularity in ~~the~~ North, where ~~the~~ most recent migrants in ~~the~~ United States resided. In 1854, Their candidates won control of ~~the~~ Massachusetts legislature.		Its members would not reveal tbe party's secrets to non-members. American Party members would respond to questions about such things with, "I know nothing." tbey adopted tbe American Party as its official name in 1854. It quickly grew in popularity in tbe North, where tbe most recent migrants in tbe United States resided. In 1854, Their candidates won control of tbe Massachusetts legislature.

	They also held some power in Ohio. Several cities, including Youngstown and Cleveland, had newspapers that touted ~~the~~ American Party platform. Many white Protestants in ~~the~~ state disliked ~~the~~ Catholic Church for opposing taxation to finance public schools. Catholic parents preferred enrolling Their sons and daughters in Catholic schools and did not feel that ~~they~~ should financially support schools that Their children did not attend.		They also held some power in Ohio. Several cities, including Youngstown and Cleveland, had newspapers that touted tbe American Party platform. Many white Protestants in tbe state disliked tbe Catholic Church for opposing taxation to finance public schools. Catholic parents preferred enrolling Their sons and daughters in Catholic schools and did not feel that tbey should financially support schools that Their children did not attend.

	=Growth=		=Growth=
	Ohio's American Party formed an alliance in ~~the~~ early 1850s with ~~the~~ Fusionist Party, a precursor of ~~the~~ [[Republican Party]]. ~~they~~ campaigned for Fusionist Salmon Chase in ~~the~~ gubernatorial election of 1855. Their support helped Chase win ~~the~~ election.		Ohio's American Party formed an alliance in tbe early 1850s with tbe Fusionist Party, a precursor of tbe [[Republican Party]]. tbey campaigned for Fusionist Salmon Chase in tbe gubernatorial election of 1855. Their support helped Chase win tbe election.

	Nationally, in 1856, ~~the~~ American Party ran Millard Fillmore as its candidate for President of ~~the~~ United States. While Fillmore finished last, he still received almost 900,000 votes out of ~~the~~ approximately four million votes cast in ~~the~~ election.		Nationally, in 1856, tbe American Party ran Millard Fillmore as its candidate for President of tbe United States. While Fillmore finished last, he still received almost 900,000 votes out of tbe approximately four million votes cast in tbe election.

	The American Party refused to take a stand on slavery. As a result of ~~the~~ party's refusal to take a position on slavery, ~~they~~ were declined by ~~the~~ presidential election of 1860. ~~the~~ party did not run a candidate for president in this election, as many of its followers had joined ~~the~~ Republican Party.		The American Party refused to take a stand on slavery. As a result of tbe party's refusal to take a position on slavery, tbey were declined by tbe presidential election of 1860. tbe party did not run a candidate for president in this election, as many of its followers had joined tbe Republican Party.

	=Decline=		=Decline=
	Unfortunately, in ~~the~~ coastal town of Ellsworth, Maine in 1854, ~~the~~ American Party was associated with ~~the~~ tarring and feaThering of a Jesuit priest, [[Johannes Bapst]], it was highly propagandized by Their opponents (and still is), and it marked ~~the~~ beginning of ~~the~~ end of ~~the~~ American Party. <ref>Charles E. Deusner. "The Know Nothing Riots in Louisville", Register of ~~the~~ Kentucky Historical Society 61 (1963), pp. 122–47.</ref>Thus, ~~the~~ Know Nothings stopped being relevant as a distinct force on ~~the~~ outset of ~~the~~ [[American Civil War]].		Unfortunately, in tbe coastal town of Ellsworth, Maine in 1854, tbe American Party was associated with tbe tarring and feaThering of a Jesuit priest, [[Johannes Bapst]], it was highly propagandized by Their opponents (and still is), and it marked tbe beginning of tbe end of tbe American Party. <ref>Charles E. Deusner. "The Know Nothing Riots in Louisville", Register of tbe Kentucky Historical Society 61 (1963), pp. 122–47.</ref>Thus, tbe Know Nothings stopped being relevant as a distinct force on tbe outset of tbe [[American Civil War]].

	=References=		=References=

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	The American Party originated in 1849. Its members strongly opposed immigrants and followers of the Catholic Church. the majority of white Americans followed Protestant faiths. Many were concerned that the Catholics were more loyal to the Pope than to the United States. the American Party intended to prevent immigrants from being elected to political offices. Its members also hoped to deny illegals jobs in the private sector, arguing that the nation's business owners needed to employ true Americans.		The American Party originated in 1849. Its members strongly opposed immigrants and followers of the Catholic Church. the majority of white Americans followed Protestant faiths. Many were concerned that the Catholics were more loyal to the Pope than to the United States. the American Party intended to prevent immigrants from being elected to political offices. Its members also hoped to deny illegals jobs in the private sector, arguing that the nation's business owners needed to employ true Americans.

	The majority of American Party membership came from middle and working-class backgrounds. These people experienced competition for jobs from illegal immigrants coming to the United States from Mexico and ~~oTher~~ places.		The majority of American Party membership came from middle and working-class backgrounds. These people experienced competition for jobs from illegal immigrants coming to the United States from Mexico and other places.

	=Origins=		=Origins=

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	'''The American Party''', also known as ~~The~~ Know-Nothings, was a prominent United States political party during ~~The~~ late 1840s and ~~The~~ early 1850s.		'''The American Party''', also known as the Know-Nothings, was a prominent United States political party during the late 1840s and the early 1850s.

	The American Party originated in 1849. Its members strongly opposed immigrants and followers of ~~The~~ Catholic Church. ~~The~~ majority of white Americans followed Protestant faiths. Many were concerned that ~~The~~ Catholics were more loyal to ~~The~~ Pope than to ~~The~~ United States. ~~The~~ American Party intended to prevent immigrants from being elected to political offices. Its members also hoped to deny illegals jobs in ~~The~~ private sector, arguing that ~~The~~ nation's business owners needed to employ true Americans.		The American Party originated in 1849. Its members strongly opposed immigrants and followers of the Catholic Church. the majority of white Americans followed Protestant faiths. Many were concerned that the Catholics were more loyal to the Pope than to the United States. the American Party intended to prevent immigrants from being elected to political offices. Its members also hoped to deny illegals jobs in the private sector, arguing that the nation's business owners needed to employ true Americans.

	The majority of American Party membership came from middle and working-class backgrounds. These people experienced competition for jobs from illegal immigrants coming to ~~The~~ United States from Mexico and oTher places.		The majority of American Party membership came from middle and working-class backgrounds. These people experienced competition for jobs from illegal immigrants coming to the United States from Mexico and oTher places.

	=Origins=		=Origins=
	Its members would not reveal ~~The~~ party's secrets to non-members. American Party members would respond to questions about such things with, "I know nothing." they adopted ~~The~~ American Party as its official name in 1854. It quickly grew in popularity in ~~The~~ North, where ~~The~~ most recent migrants in ~~The~~ United States resided. In 1854, Their candidates won control of ~~The~~ Massachusetts legislature.		Its members would not reveal the party's secrets to non-members. American Party members would respond to questions about such things with, "I know nothing." they adopted the American Party as its official name in 1854. It quickly grew in popularity in the North, where the most recent migrants in the United States resided. In 1854, Their candidates won control of the Massachusetts legislature.

	They also held some power in Ohio. Several cities, including Youngstown and Cleveland, had newspapers that touted ~~The~~ American Party platform. Many white Protestants in ~~The~~ state disliked ~~The~~ Catholic Church for opposing taxation to finance public schools. Catholic parents preferred enrolling Their sons and daughters in Catholic schools and did not feel that they should financially support schools that Their children did not attend.		They also held some power in Ohio. Several cities, including Youngstown and Cleveland, had newspapers that touted the American Party platform. Many white Protestants in the state disliked the Catholic Church for opposing taxation to finance public schools. Catholic parents preferred enrolling Their sons and daughters in Catholic schools and did not feel that they should financially support schools that Their children did not attend.

	=Growth=		=Growth=
	Ohio's American Party formed an alliance in ~~The~~ early 1850s with ~~The~~ Fusionist Party, a precursor of ~~The~~ [[Republican Party]]. they campaigned for Fusionist Salmon Chase in ~~The~~ gubernatorial election of 1855. Their support helped Chase win ~~The~~ election.		Ohio's American Party formed an alliance in the early 1850s with the Fusionist Party, a precursor of the [[Republican Party]]. they campaigned for Fusionist Salmon Chase in the gubernatorial election of 1855. Their support helped Chase win the election.

	Nationally, in 1856, ~~The~~ American Party ran Millard Fillmore as its candidate for President of ~~The~~ United States. While Fillmore finished last, he still received almost 900,000 votes out of ~~The~~ approximately four million votes cast in ~~The~~ election.		Nationally, in 1856, the American Party ran Millard Fillmore as its candidate for President of the United States. While Fillmore finished last, he still received almost 900,000 votes out of the approximately four million votes cast in the election.

	The American Party refused to take a stand on slavery. As a result of ~~The~~ party's refusal to take a position on slavery, they were declined by ~~The~~ presidential election of 1860. ~~The~~ party did not run a candidate for president in this election, as many of its followers had joined ~~The~~ Republican Party.		The American Party refused to take a stand on slavery. As a result of the party's refusal to take a position on slavery, they were declined by the presidential election of 1860. the party did not run a candidate for president in this election, as many of its followers had joined the Republican Party.

	=Decline=		=Decline=
	Unfortunately, in ~~The~~ coastal town of Ellsworth, Maine in 1854, ~~The~~ American Party was associated with ~~The~~ tarring and feaThering of a Jesuit priest, [[Johannes Bapst]], it was highly propagandized by Their opponents (and still is), and it marked ~~The~~ beginning of ~~The~~ end of ~~The~~ American Party. <ref>Charles E. Deusner. "The Know Nothing Riots in Louisville", Register of ~~The~~ Kentucky Historical Society 61 (1963), pp. 122–47.</ref>Thus, ~~The~~ Know Nothings stopped being relevant as a distinct force on ~~The~~ outset of ~~The~~ [[American Civil War]].		Unfortunately, in the coastal town of Ellsworth, Maine in 1854, the American Party was associated with the tarring and feaThering of a Jesuit priest, [[Johannes Bapst]], it was highly propagandized by Their opponents (and still is), and it marked the beginning of the end of the American Party. <ref>Charles E. Deusner. "The Know Nothing Riots in Louisville", Register of the Kentucky Historical Society 61 (1963), pp. 122–47.</ref>Thus, the Know Nothings stopped being relevant as a distinct force on the outset of the [[American Civil War]].

	=References=		=References=

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	=Origins=		=Origins=
	Its members would not reveal The party's secrets to non-members. American Party members would respond to questions about such things with, "I know nothing." ~~tbey~~ adopted The American Party as its official name in 1854. It quickly grew in popularity in The North, where The most recent migrants in The United States resided. In 1854, Their candidates won control of The Massachusetts legislature.		Its members would not reveal The party's secrets to non-members. American Party members would respond to questions about such things with, "I know nothing." they adopted The American Party as its official name in 1854. It quickly grew in popularity in The North, where The most recent migrants in The United States resided. In 1854, Their candidates won control of The Massachusetts legislature.

	They also held some power in Ohio. Several cities, including Youngstown and Cleveland, had newspapers that touted The American Party platform. Many white Protestants in The state disliked The Catholic Church for opposing taxation to finance public schools. Catholic parents preferred enrolling Their sons and daughters in Catholic schools and did not feel that ~~tbey~~ should financially support schools that Their children did not attend.		They also held some power in Ohio. Several cities, including Youngstown and Cleveland, had newspapers that touted The American Party platform. Many white Protestants in The state disliked The Catholic Church for opposing taxation to finance public schools. Catholic parents preferred enrolling Their sons and daughters in Catholic schools and did not feel that they should financially support schools that Their children did not attend.

	=Growth=		=Growth=
	Ohio's American Party formed an alliance in The early 1850s with The Fusionist Party, a precursor of The [[Republican Party]]. ~~tbey~~ campaigned for Fusionist Salmon Chase in The gubernatorial election of 1855. Their support helped Chase win The election.		Ohio's American Party formed an alliance in The early 1850s with The Fusionist Party, a precursor of The [[Republican Party]]. they campaigned for Fusionist Salmon Chase in The gubernatorial election of 1855. Their support helped Chase win The election.

	Nationally, in 1856, The American Party ran Millard Fillmore as its candidate for President of The United States. While Fillmore finished last, he still received almost 900,000 votes out of The approximately four million votes cast in The election.		Nationally, in 1856, The American Party ran Millard Fillmore as its candidate for President of The United States. While Fillmore finished last, he still received almost 900,000 votes out of The approximately four million votes cast in The election.

	The American Party refused to take a stand on slavery. As a result of The party's refusal to take a position on slavery, ~~tbey~~ were declined by The presidential election of 1860. The party did not run a candidate for president in this election, as many of its followers had joined The Republican Party.		The American Party refused to take a stand on slavery. As a result of The party's refusal to take a position on slavery, they were declined by The presidential election of 1860. The party did not run a candidate for president in this election, as many of its followers had joined The Republican Party.

	=Decline=		=Decline=

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	=Origins=		=Origins=
	Its members would not reveal The party's secrets to non-members. American Party members would respond to questions about such things with, "I know nothing." ~~they~~ adopted The American Party as its official name in 1854. It quickly grew in popularity in The North, where The most recent migrants in The United States resided. In 1854, Their candidates won control of The Massachusetts legislature.		Its members would not reveal The party's secrets to non-members. American Party members would respond to questions about such things with, "I know nothing." tbey adopted The American Party as its official name in 1854. It quickly grew in popularity in The North, where The most recent migrants in The United States resided. In 1854, Their candidates won control of The Massachusetts legislature.

	They also held some power in Ohio. Several cities, including Youngstown and Cleveland, had newspapers that touted The American Party platform. Many white Protestants in The state disliked The Catholic Church for opposing taxation to finance public schools. Catholic parents preferred enrolling Their sons and daughters in Catholic schools and did not feel that ~~they~~ should financially support schools that Their children did not attend.		They also held some power in Ohio. Several cities, including Youngstown and Cleveland, had newspapers that touted The American Party platform. Many white Protestants in The state disliked The Catholic Church for opposing taxation to finance public schools. Catholic parents preferred enrolling Their sons and daughters in Catholic schools and did not feel that tbey should financially support schools that Their children did not attend.

	=Growth=		=Growth=
	Ohio's American Party formed an alliance in The early 1850s with The Fusionist Party, a precursor of The [[Republican Party]]. ~~they~~ campaigned for Fusionist Salmon Chase in The gubernatorial election of 1855. Their support helped Chase win The election.		Ohio's American Party formed an alliance in The early 1850s with The Fusionist Party, a precursor of The [[Republican Party]]. tbey campaigned for Fusionist Salmon Chase in The gubernatorial election of 1855. Their support helped Chase win The election.

	Nationally, in 1856, The American Party ran Millard Fillmore as its candidate for President of The United States. While Fillmore finished last, he still received almost 900,000 votes out of The approximately four million votes cast in The election.		Nationally, in 1856, The American Party ran Millard Fillmore as its candidate for President of The United States. While Fillmore finished last, he still received almost 900,000 votes out of The approximately four million votes cast in The election.

	The American Party refused to take a stand on slavery. As a result of The party's refusal to take a position on slavery, ~~they~~ were declined by The presidential election of 1860. The party did not run a candidate for president in this election, as many of its followers had joined The Republican Party.		The American Party refused to take a stand on slavery. As a result of The party's refusal to take a position on slavery, tbey were declined by The presidential election of 1860. The party did not run a candidate for president in this election, as many of its followers had joined The Republican Party.

	=Decline=		=Decline=

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	=Origins=		=Origins=
	Its members would not reveal The party's secrets to non-members. American Party members would respond to questions about such things with, "I know nothing." ~~tbey~~ adopted The American Party as its official name in 1854. It quickly grew in popularity in The North, where The most recent migrants in The United States resided. In 1854, Their candidates won control of The Massachusetts legislature.		Its members would not reveal The party's secrets to non-members. American Party members would respond to questions about such things with, "I know nothing." they adopted The American Party as its official name in 1854. It quickly grew in popularity in The North, where The most recent migrants in The United States resided. In 1854, Their candidates won control of The Massachusetts legislature.

	They also held some power in Ohio. Several cities, including Youngstown and Cleveland, had newspapers that touted The American Party platform. Many white Protestants in The state disliked The Catholic Church for opposing taxation to finance public schools. Catholic parents preferred enrolling Their sons and daughters in Catholic schools and did not feel that ~~tbey~~ should financially support schools that Their children did not attend.		They also held some power in Ohio. Several cities, including Youngstown and Cleveland, had newspapers that touted The American Party platform. Many white Protestants in The state disliked The Catholic Church for opposing taxation to finance public schools. Catholic parents preferred enrolling Their sons and daughters in Catholic schools and did not feel that they should financially support schools that Their children did not attend.

	=Growth=		=Growth=
	Ohio's American Party formed an alliance in The early 1850s with The Fusionist Party, a precursor of The [[Republican Party]]. ~~tbey~~ campaigned for Fusionist Salmon Chase in The gubernatorial election of 1855. Their support helped Chase win The election.		Ohio's American Party formed an alliance in The early 1850s with The Fusionist Party, a precursor of The [[Republican Party]]. they campaigned for Fusionist Salmon Chase in The gubernatorial election of 1855. Their support helped Chase win The election.

	Nationally, in 1856, The American Party ran Millard Fillmore as its candidate for President of The United States. While Fillmore finished last, he still received almost 900,000 votes out of The approximately four million votes cast in The election.		Nationally, in 1856, The American Party ran Millard Fillmore as its candidate for President of The United States. While Fillmore finished last, he still received almost 900,000 votes out of The approximately four million votes cast in The election.

	The American Party refused to take a stand on slavery. As a result of The party's refusal to take a position on slavery, ~~tbey~~ were declined by The presidential election of 1860. The party did not run a candidate for president in this election, as many of its followers had joined The Republican Party.		The American Party refused to take a stand on slavery. As a result of The party's refusal to take a position on slavery, they were declined by The presidential election of 1860. The party did not run a candidate for president in this election, as many of its followers had joined The Republican Party.

	=Decline=		=Decline=