Question

question 5 of 10 the early support of the know - nothings from all regions was helped by their. a. tradition of secrecy. b. backing of government projects. c. providing of social services. d. refusal to take a stand on slavery.

Explanation:

The Know - Nothings (American Party) gained early support across regions mainly because they refused to take a stand on the divisive issue of slavery. The tradition of secrecy (A) was more about their internal organization rather than a main factor for broad regional support. They didn't have significant backing of government projects (B) as a basis for support, and providing social services (C) was not a key characteristic of the Know - Nothings. Their neutral stance on slavery allowed them to appeal to people from different regions with varying views on slavery.

Answer:

D. Refusal to take a stand on slavery.