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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A significant number of people opposed slavery.
A significant number of people opposed slavery.
A significant number of people were in favor of temperance.
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 in favor of women's rights.
A significant number of people were hostile toward immigrants.
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The correct conclusion that can be drawn from the fact that Millard Fillmore received 21 percent of the popular vote as the Know-Nothing candidate in the election of 1856 is:
A significant number of people were hostile toward immigrants.
The Know-Nothing Party, formally known as the American Party, was primarily focused on nativism and opposition to immigration, particularly toward Irish and German immigrants.
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