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aug 1, 1854 - Ex Whigs that opposed slavery formed Republican Party.

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1854, Wisconsin

Reaction to the passage of Kansas Nebraska Act

Free soilers, antislavery Whigs/Democrats

Oppose spread of slavery, not slavery itself.

Called for repeal Kansas Nebraska Act

More joined Republican due to violence

Northern party, alieanated South

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aug 1, 1854
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~ 171 years ago