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Freemasonry- Anti-Masonic Party
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In 1828, in New York City, the Anti-Masonic political party was formed in opposition to Freemasonry ideas. One reason for its formation was that, in 1826, a Freemason named William Morgan dropped out of his Freemasonry lodge, angry at his lodge for reasons that are unknown. He threatened to reveal the Freemasonry secrets in a book he was going to write. Before the book was scheduled to be published, he disappeared. Many people speculated that the Freemasons killed him, although it was never fully proven. |
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After this took place, many began to believe that the Freemasons were not compatible with society. As a result, the Anti-Masonic Party was formed. This party was surprisingly strong, running against the National Republicans, a rival political party. At first, they were mainly active in New York. By 1832, the movement spread and became a powerful party in Pennsylvania and Vermont. In fact, the party became so successful in Vermont that William A. Palmer was elected governor of Vermont while running on an Anti-Mason ticket. |
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