American Republican Party (1843) facts for kids
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American Republican Party
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| Founded | 1843 |
| Dissolved | 1845 |
| Preceded by | Whig Party |
| Merged into | Native American Party |
| Headquarters | New York City |
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| Religion | Protestantism |
| Colors | Red White Blue (American flag colors) |
The American Republican Party was a small political organization that started in New York in June 1843. This group was formed because some people were worried about immigrants coming to the United States. They especially didn't like the idea of immigrants voting or holding public jobs.
The party believed in something called nativism. This means they thought that people born in America should have more rights and power than immigrants. They were also against people who were Catholic, especially immigrants from Ireland and Germany.
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How the Party Grew and Changed
In 1844, the American Republican Party won local elections in big cities like New York City and Philadelphia. Because of this success, the party grew quickly.
By July 1845, they held a big meeting for members from all over the country. At this meeting, they decided to change their name to the Native American Party.
What the Party Wanted
The party created a plan for new laws. They wanted immigrants to wait 21 years before they could become citizens. Becoming a citizen means gaining full rights, like voting. They also wanted other big changes to how the U.S. handled immigration.
Why the Party Declined
However, the party could not get the U.S. Congress to pass their proposed laws. Also, people in the country became more interested in the problems with Mexico before the Mexican–American War. Because of these reasons, the American Republican Party (and later the Native American Party) quickly became less important.
Founders of the Party
Some of the people who helped start the American Republican Party were Lewis Charles Levin, Samuel Kramer, "General" Peter Sken Smith, James Wallace, and John Gitron.
See also
In Spanish: Partido Republicano Americano para niños
