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10. Republicans were once the liberal party 1860s – Abraham Lincoln - Republican (Abolitionist) party Democrats were the conservatives until 1920s - 30s
11. 1800-1860 – Era of Democratic Domination Farmers, debtors, pioneers help Dems stay in office 1860-1932 – Era of Republicans Northern & Western Farmers, Businessmen, abolitionists and African Americans help Republicans stay in office Southern states solidly Democrat The Democratic Revolution: 1932-1969 FDR builds new coalition of Democrats Based on south, small farmers, labor unions,minorities, big cities politics – i.e. those most hurt by the Depression NEW DEAL: Major shift in how we see the role of govt.
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17. Party A got 15% of the vote so gets 15% of the seats Party B got 25% of the vote so gets 25% of the seats Party C got 45% of the vote so gets 45% of the seats Party D got 12% of the vote so gets 12% of the seats Party D got 3% of the vote so gets 3% of the seats