Led by people like William Pool, it was also known as the American Party, and its only major presidential candidate was Millard Fillmore in the election of 1856.
Members of this political party took over the Washington Monument design committee after throwing part of that monument into the Potomac. One member of this party, Chicago Mayor Levi Boone, incited the Lager Beer Riot by raising the price of a liquor license. Led by people like William Pool, it was also known as the American Party, and its only major presidential candidate was Millard Fillmore in the election of 1856. For 10 points, name this racist, anti-immigration party which took its nickname from members' supposed response to queries about secret activity.
Members of this political party took over the Washington Monument design committee after throwing part of that monument into the Potomac.
{Know Nothing} Party [accept early {American Party}]