In the election of 1856, Millard Fillmore was the Know-Nothing candidate and received 21 percent of the popular vote. Based on what you know about the positions of the Know-Nothing Party, what conclusion could be drawn from this fact?

Question

A. A significant number of voters opposed slavery.
B. A significant number of voters were in favor of temperance.
C. A significant number of voters were hostile toward immigrants.
D. A significant number of voters were in favor of women's rights.

Answer 1

C. A significant number of voters were hostile toward immigrants.

The Know-Nothing Party, officially known as the American Party, was primarily characterized by its anti-immigrant and anti-Catholic sentiments. The party's platform focused on restricting immigration and promoting nativism. Millard Fillmore's candidacy and the party's support in the 1856 election reflect the significant level of anti-immigrant sentiment among voters at that time.