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During and after the US Civil War, the Republican Party became the dominant party of the United States. It was, however, a divided party. Lincoln had to balance the Radical Republicans, with more moderate Republicans and the War Democrats.
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Which political party was dominant 30 years following the Civil War?
The Republican Party.
What is the Republican Party In The US Civil War?
There was only one General Election in the Civil War - November 1864 - and Lincoln had to call his party by a different name in that election.
When does the two-party system in America go back to?
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Directly after the Civil War which political party generally fared best in elections?
republican
What marked the decline of the Democratic party until its resurgence in the 1930's?
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