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The history of the Republican party /

Wagner, Heather Lehr.

The history of the Republican party / Republican party Heather Lehr Wagner. - New York : Chelsea House, c2007. - 112 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm. - U.S. government, how it works .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 104-107) and index.

The birth of the Republican Party -- Civil War politics -- The elephant and other symbols -- A progressive era -- Reviving the party -- A more conservative GOP -- The Republican Party today.

Horn Book, April 2008

Chronicles the history and development of the Republican Party since it was founded in the 1850s by a group of men who advocated homesteading, high taxes on imported goods, and limits on the spread of slavery.

8.8 5-8 Follett Library Resources

0791094170

2006101967

JK2356 / .W25 2007

324.2734/09

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