Itried to gain a second presidential term in 1856 as a candidate of the american party. although i was nominated by the party of the know-nothings, i was part of a system they promised to stop. who am i?

a. abraham lincolin

b. john brown

c. millard fillmore

d. stephen douglas

C. Millard Fillmore

Explanation:

Millard Fillmore was the 13th President of the United States. He was also the 12th vice president in 1848. Fillmore is well-known for passing the Compromise of 1850. He also gained the endorsement of the Know Nothing Party. Fillmore's story is well-known due to his having had almost no formal education and being born into poverty.