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When was Anti-Masonic Party created?

Anti-Masonic Party was created in 1828.


When did Anti-Masonic Party end?

Anti-Masonic Party ended in 1838.


What party was formed in reaction to secret societies?

Anti-Masonic


Who did the anti-masonic party appeal to?

The Anti-Masonic party reflected the widespread hostility toward Masons holding public office. Secret societies were frowned upon.


Small short-lived third political party that orginated a new method of nominating presidential candidates in the election campaign of 1831-1832?

The Anti-Masonic party


What was the anti masonic party's platform?

The Anti-Masonic Party's platform was stated as the removal of Freemasons from any position of authority in society. The humorous part of that (at least to me) is that William Wirt, former Attorney General of the United States and Anti-Masonic Presidential Candidate, was himself a Freemason.


What was the Anti-Masonic Party's contribution to the American political process?

In 1831, the Anti-Masonic party nominated William Wirt to run for president; in the process, it became the first American political party to select a presidential candidate by means of a national convention.


In 1828 what new political parties were there?

The Anti-Masonic Party and the Nullifier Party. Both short lived.


What was the anti Masonic platform?

The Anti-Masonic Party's platform was stated as the removal of Freemasons from any position of authority in society. The humorous part of that (at least to me) is that William Wirt, former Attorney General of the United States and Anti-Masonic Presidential Candidate, was himself a Freemason.


What political institution was the brainchild of the anti-masonic party?

The political institution that emerged as a brainchild of the Anti-Masonic Party was the national convention system for nominating presidential candidates. Established in the 1830s, this system sought to create a more democratic and transparent process for selecting candidates, moving away from the earlier practice of nominations made by party elites. The Anti-Masonic Party aimed to combat the influence of secret societies and promote greater public participation in politics.


What was the first third party formed in the US?

The first third party in America was the Anti-Masonic Party, which lasted for 10 years. It was formed in 1828.


Who did the anti-masonic party of 1832 appealed to?

The Anti-Masonic Party of 1832 appealed to those who were opposed to the secretive and exclusive nature of the Freemasons. They garnered support from people who believed that the Masons held too much power and influence, and that their rituals were incompatible with democratic principles. The party was particularly popular in the northeastern United States.