Which of the following is not a reason why the Know-Nothing party declined rapidly?
A) The party's split into northern and southern.
B) The party's acceptance of the Kansas-Nebraska Act.
C) The party's radical policy of open membership and public meetings.
D) The party proved vulnerable to the challenge posed by the emerging Republican party.
E) The party's difficulty reconciling its antislavery attitudes with its anti-Catholic impulses.

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The Know-Nothing Party, officially known as the American Party, was known for its secretive nature and strict membership criteria, not for open membership and public meetings. This secrecy was a hallmark of their operations, contrasting with the incorrect option suggesting openness.

Which of the Following Is Not a Reason Why the Know-Nothing