Major victories for this group included Robert Conrad winning the Philadelphia mayoral election and a sweep of Massachusetts state elections in 1854.
The visit of Archbishop Bedini to the U.S. and the appointment of James Campbell as Postmaster General helped propel this group to prominence. Major victories for this group included Robert Conrad winning the Philadelphia mayoral election and a sweep of Massachusetts state elections in 1854. Originally founded as the Order of the Star Spangled Banner, this group won only Maryland in the 1856 presidential elections with nominee Millard Fillmore. For 10 points, name this secret society and later political party known for its espousal of nativist, anti-immigrant, and anti-Catholic views.
The visit of Archbishop Bedini to the U.S. and the appointment of James Campbell as Postmaster General helped propel this group to prominence.
Know-Nothing Party [accept American Party]