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Deomcratic republicans were the dominant political party in the U.S.
In the 1800s -
The rupublican party was formed against the expansion of slavery
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Abraham lincon was ellected the first republican president.
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Southern democrats began to "redeem" the south and formed the "solid south".
It was in the 1870s. -
Democratic president Roosevelt abd Truman both supported desegregation.
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Strom thurmond runs for president as the dixiecrate nominee.
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Democratic president Kennedy and Johnson buth support the civil rights act.
In 1964. -
Laws such as the ducational improvement act are passed.
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South carolinas first female governor, Nikki haley is elected.
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