Political Parties & Court Cases Flashcards by Alejandra M.V.

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Republican Party (Founded 1854)

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Formed to oppose expansion of slavery
Attracted former Whigs, Free-Soilers, and anti-slavery Democrats

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Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857)

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Supreme Court ruled slaves were not citizens, and Congress couldn’t ban slavery in territories
Made Missouri Compromise unconstitutional
Angered abolitionists and strengthened the Republican Party

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Lincoln-Douglas Debates (1858)

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Series of 7 debates during Illinois Senate race
Lincoln argued against the spread of slavery, while Douglas supported popular sovereignty
Made Lincoln nationally famous, though he lost the election

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