1. A New Party challenges slavery
Chapter 16.3

2. Republican party Formation Goals 1856 Election
Westerners in the territories needed a firm voice to oppose slavery
1854 in Michigan, the Republican Party is formed and ready to stand its ground by 1856
Most Republicans wanted to keep slavery from spreading
Some were abolitionists hoping to end slavery in the south
Republican Candidate: John C. Frémont VS
Democrat Candidate: James Buchanan
WINNER:
James Buchanan

3. Fun Facts
1. The Republican Party is the 2nd oldest political party in the United States. It is often referred to as the GOP or “Grand Old Party”
2. The Whigs, Free-Soilers, and Know-Nothing Parties will all be dissolved into the Republican Party by 1860
3. The GOP will dominate Presidential Elections until 1929, when FDR is elected (About 70 Years)

4. Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln runs against Democrat Stephen Douglas for Senate in the state of Illinois in 1858
He was fiercely against the Kansas-Nebraska Act
*It overturned the Missouri Compromise

5. Lincoln-Douglas Debates
Lincoln Challenges Douglass to a Debate
7 Debates Total
Lincoln was NOT an Abolitionist
Opposed Slavery in U.S Territories
Believed Slaves deserved the same rights that are stated in the Declaration of Independence-Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Douglas Wins, but Lincoln becomes nationally known

6. John Brown and Harpers Ferry