What were the American political parties after the civil war

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Julia Werner

1 May, 13:51

What were the American political parties after the civil war

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Osvaldo Fry · Answer 1

Republican Party and Democratic Party

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Civil war and Reconstruction issues polarized the parties until the Compromise of 1877, which ended the latter. Thus both parties became broad-based voting coalitions and the race issue pulled newly enfranchised African Americans (Freedmen) into the Republican Party while white southerners (Redeemers) joined the Democratic Party.