Question

what was the effect of the republican party on the US in 1860's when it was first created?

Answer 1

They were strong allies with anti-slavery reforms. President was first president under the "Republican" party.

Answer 2

There were many different ideals, values, and passionately held beliefs in 1860 in the United States of America. The emergence of the Republican party was a case of the "right place" and "right time" for this third party to gain political power. For many years prior to 1860, the Democratic party was the most powerful political force in the United States. The party of Jefferson, Jackson, and Polk, Presidential power had been Democratic for years.

The primary effect of the Republican party was the bringing together of anti Democratic forces, and the splitting of the Democratic party in the Presidential election of 1860, allowing Lincoln to be elected as President.