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mar 4, 1865 - Civil War Reconstruction caused the party to split into three factions.

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The Conservatives wanted the confederate states to quickly rejoin the union with no consideration for racial relations.

The Radicals wanted to punish the confederate leaders, confiscate confederate property, and protect the rights of former slaves.

The Moderates didn't want to punish the confederate leaders, but did want some protections for former slaves.

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mar 4, 1865
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~ 160 years ago