mar 20, 1854 - Founding of Republic Party

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The Republican Party was founded on March 20, 1854. The party gained many northern supporters and eventually gained a presidential candidate. This news caused many Southern States to threatened secession if a republican president won office. The secession was one main cause of the Civil War.

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10 Events that lead up to the American Civil War

Bylillie potter

16 Nov 2018

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Date:

mar 20, 1854

Now

~ 171 years ago