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When Abraham Lincoln was president, there were primarily four political parties active in the United States: the Republican Party, which he represented, the Democratic Party, the Constitutional Union Party, and the Know Nothing Party. The Republican Party was founded in the 1850s and gained prominence during Lincoln's presidency. The political landscape was heavily influenced by issues surrounding slavery and the Civil War, leading to a significant realignment of party affiliations during that time.

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