jan 1, 1844 - The Know Nothing Party Formed

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The Know Nothing Party, formally known as the American Party, was formed in the 1850s as a nativist political organization in the United States that emerged in response to an influx of immigrants, particularly Irish and Germans. Characterized by its anti-immigrant, anti-Catholic, and secretive operations (members often claimed they "knew nothing" when asked about specifics), the party sought to restrict immigration and naturalization, but its influence waned in the late 1850s as the country's focus shifted towards the issue of slavery.

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