In the election of 1856, Millard Fillmore was the Know-Nothing candidate and received 21 percent of the popular vote. What conclusion could be drawn from this fact?

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Responses

A significant number of people opposed slavery.

A significant number of people were in favor of temperance.

A significant number of people in favor of women's rights.

A significant number of people were hostile toward immigrants.

Answer 1

The conclusion that could be drawn from the fact that Millard Fillmore, as the Know-Nothing candidate, received 21 percent of the popular vote in the election of 1856 is:

A significant number of people were hostile toward immigrants.

The Know-Nothing Party, also known as the American Party, primarily focused on nativist sentiments, opposing immigration and promoting the interests of native-born Americans.