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The Republican Party was formed in 1854 by those who opposed the expansion of slavery into new territories of the US. By the time of the Civil War, it had attracted most of the northern and anti-slavery members of the Whig party, including Abraham Lincoln.
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What started as a single-issue minor party to stop slavery?
The Republican Party was formed in 1854 by those who opposed the expansion of slavery into new territories of the US. By the time of the Civil War, it had attracted most of the northern and anti-slavery members of the Whig party, including Abraham Lincoln.
What is a minor party today?
A minor party is one that has very few or no officially elected members. Examples of minor parties include the Green party and the Libertarian party.
Was Republican Party pro slavery or anti slavery?
The Republican Party was and still is anti slavery. Abraham Lincoln, the president that ended slavery, was a Republican. The Democrat Party supported slavery. Many that fought, fought to defend their state regardless of their views on slavery.
What political party was dedicated to stopping the expansion of slavery?
The Liberty Party called for an end to slavery. The Liberty Party became the Republican Party.
Why did Lincoln join the Republican Party?
Because the party that he started out in (the Whig Party) had dissolved.Lincoln helped to create the shape of the Republican PartyLincoln was a major proponent of the banning of slavery, which was the main platform of Republicans in the 1800's.
What was the Republican Party position on slavery?
it opposed slavery.
What statement does NOT describe on type of minor party?
The members of a minor party tend to support the platform of a major party.
What Political Party that advocated the abolition of slavery and was a precursor to the Republican Party?
the republican party abolished slavery and it was created from former members of the wig party the free soil party and the democrat party
Where did the independent American party started?
When was the independent party started? When was the independent party started?
What is a minor party in America?
Reform Party
What political party stood against the spread of slavery?
The political party that stood against the spread of slavery was the newly formed Republican party. The party was emerged to combat the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 which aimed to extend slavery.
What led people to support the Republican Party?
Slavery was the first big issue for the Republican Party-- the party was formed mostly of people against slavery. When the Whigs split over slavery, most of the anti-slavery Whigs joined the Republicans.
