The Evolution of the Republican Party from 1854-Present: What Changed and What Stayed the Same by Benjamin J. Wozniczka
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Title
The Evolution of the Republican Party from 1854-Present: What Changed and What Stayed the Same by Benjamin J. Wozniczka
Subject
Politics and Government
Description
The Republican Party, also known as the Grand Old Party (GOP), has evolved substantially since the party's formation in 1854. Its ideological structure has been adjusted several times over the course of history which can be broken down into four eras: the Liberal Era, the Transition Era, the Conservative Era, and the Modern Era. This research will include a brief historical overview of each era, a discussion on how the ideological fabric of the GOP changed from one era to the next, a special focus on four key Republican presidents (Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Ronald Reagan, and Donald Trump), and an examination of the three key American values that define the party: adherence to morality, individualism, and nationalism. These values have remained consistent in the party over the course of its existence and continue to connect the Republican Party of yesterday to the Republican Party of today.
Creator
Benjamin J. Wozniczka
Source
Senior Showcase Oral presentation
Publisher
Ripon College
Date
April 17, 2018
Rights
The author reserves all rights.
Format
pdf
Identifier
Major: Politics and Government
New London, WI
POL 501-502: Senior Seminar
Collection
Citation
Benjamin J. Wozniczka, “The Evolution of the Republican Party from 1854-Present: What Changed and What Stayed the Same by Benjamin J. Wozniczka,” Senior Showcase Digital Collection, accessed March 28, 2024, https://rcseniorshowcase.omeka.net/items/show/79.