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It was formed by anti-slavery activists committed to the opposition of the expansion of slavery into the territories.

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Q: Why was the Republican Party first founded in 1854?
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What day was the Republican Party founded?

It was founded in Wisconsin on March 20, 1854


Is the Republican Party the oldest Paty?

No. The Democratic Party dates back to 1828, and the Republican Party was founded in 1854.


What Wisconsin city was the Republican Party founded in 1854?

Ripon


When was the Republican Party first organized?

1854


When did the abolistionst join the Republican Party?

The Abolitionist Free Soil Party merged into the Republicans in 1854 (When the Republicans were founded)


Who was the most powerful and magnetic republican in congress after 1810?

The Republican Party was founded in 1854, so there were no Republicans in Congress in 1810.


Who was the first Democrat-republican President?

In 1861, Abraham Lincoln became the first U.S. President from the Republican Party which had been founded on February 28, 1854. In 1861, Abraham Lincoln became the first U.S. President from the Republican Party which had been founded on February 28, 1854.


What year was the republican party formed?

In early 1854, the first meeting of what became the Republican Party. took place in Ripon, Wisconsin. On June 6, 1854 near Jackson, Michigan, about 10,000 people turned out for a mass meeting. This led to the first organizing convention in Pittsburgh on February 22, 1856 . The Party's first nominating convention was in in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on June 17, 1856.


When was California Republican Party created?

California Republican Party was created in 1854.


When was Michigan Republican Party created?

Michigan Republican Party was created in 1854.


When was Utah Republican Party created?

Utah Republican Party was created in 1854.


What party did Abraham lincon represent?

Lincoln was in the Republican Party (like the majority of the Northern States). However, the Republican Party during Lincoln's time was very different than the Republicans now.