1860: Republicans: Abraham Lincoln The Republican Party absorbed anti-slavery Whigs and most Know-Nothings. It became more moderate in its stance on the exclusion of slavery and denounced John ...

Most southerners firmly believed that the Republican party was against their beliefs, and the region became a solid Democratic block. During the 72-year period, 1860-1932, the Democrats occupied ...

Meanwhile, the newly formed Republican party, whose members were strongly ... The election of a Republican, Abraham Lincoln, as President in 1860 sealed the deal. His victory, without a single ...

was elected in 1860 and led the nation through the Civil War. Since then, 19 presidents have been from the Republican Party, ...