The disappearance of William Morgan, who was possibly thrown into the Niagara River, contributed to this cause. For 10 points each:
[10m] Describe this cause opposing an organization associated with the Eye of Providence. Thurlow Weed led a single issue party for this cause that in 1832 chose William Wirt at the first presidential nominating convention.
ANSWER: anti-Masonry [or Anti-Masonic; or anti-Freemason; accept descriptions of being against Masons]
[10e] Through the 1830s, many members of the Anti-Masonic Party left for this party. Presidents from this party include John Tyler and Zachary Taylor.
ANSWER: Whig Party
[10h] Edward Giddins created several “New England Anti-Masonic” works of this type. Robert B. Thomas founded an “Old” one of these works, and another of these works announced the premature death of Titan Leeds in 1732 as a hoax.
ANSWER: almanacs [accept Old Farmer’s Almanac; accept Poor Richard’s Almanack]
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