What was The know nothings organized to form the?

Answer 1

The Know-Nothings were a nativist political movement in the United States during the mid-19th century, primarily organized to oppose Immigration, particularly from Catholics and immigrants from Ireland and Germany. They sought to promote American nationalism and protect what they viewed as traditional American values against the perceived threat of foreign influence. Their efforts culminated in the formation of the American Party in the early 1850s, which gained significant political traction in local and state elections. The movement eventually waned as other issues, particularly slavery, became more prominent in American politics.