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Political Realignment Deepens the Crisis. Chapter 3, Section 3. Early 1850’s. Whig Party disintegrates. 1854. Republican Party is born Centered around the opposition to slavery Grew rapidly in the North. 1855. “Know Nothings” became American Party
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Political Realignment Deepens the Crisis Chapter 3, Section 3
Early 1850’s • Whig Party disintegrates
1854 • Republican Party is born • Centered around the opposition to slavery • Grew rapidly in the North
1855 • “Know Nothings” became American Party • Formed by nativists as a group to keep immigrants out of political power.
1856 • Republicans nominate Fremont for President • “Free Soil, Free Labor, Free Men, Fremont!” • Democrat James • James Buchanan wins the election
1857 • Dred Scott Decision
1858 • Lincoln-Douglas debates
1859 • John Brown leads raid on Harper’s Ferry